1" Recessed Hub Wooden Wheel

1" Recessed Hub Wooden Wheel — Small Birch Wheel for Detail Toy and Model Builds

The 1" recessed hub wooden wheel is a precision-turned birch hardwood component with a 3/8" thickness and a 1/4" center bore. Its recessed hub profile is designed to provide superior axle stability and a neater side finish, ensuring smooth rotation and a clean, flush look on miniature cars, ornaments, and intricate hobby models. With its fine sanding and compact diameter, it fits the needs of crafts requiring exact fits and detailed scale results.

Key Features

• Recessed hub design allows for improved axle seating and a polished side appearance in models and toys
• Premium kiln-dried birch hardwood ensures durability, uniform grain, and a surface that is easy to finish
• 1/4" (6.35 mm) bore fits standard pegs, dowels, and axles for simplified assembly
• Small 1" (25.40 mm) diameter offers versatility for compact toys, ornaments, wheels, and spinners
• Unfinished, pre-sanded face is ready for painting, detail staining, or decorative applications
• Bulk and small pack sizing, ensuring consistent quality for individual builds or manufacturing needs

Specifications

• Diameter: 1" (25.40 mm)
• Thickness: 3/8" (9.53 mm)
• Hole Size: 1/4" (6.35 mm)
• Material: Kiln-dried birch hardwood
• Style: Recessed hub
• Finish: Unfinished, sanded smooth
• Roundness Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Available Pack Sizes: 12, 100, bulk

Suggested Uses

This compact recessed hub wheel excels in miniature model cars, dollhouse accessories, and custom ornaments, where flush mounting and precise wheel fit are important. Its size is perfect for board game spinners, holiday decor, and classroom STEM activities. For a creative project, use the wheel as the detailed rotating pointer in a custom game spinner or as functional wheels for tiny wooden keepsake boxes—the recessed hub makes the pieces look professional and move smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the recessed hub improve my project outcome?
  The recessed profile provides a stable seat for axles, reducing wobble and helping wheels fit more flush to the sides.
• Is this wheel compatible with standard dowels?
  Yes, the 1/4" hole matches most axles or pegs used in toy and craft kits.
• Can I use this for both functional toys and static models?
  The wheel is designed for real rolling assemblies but also adds authentic detail to stationary miniatures or display pieces.
• Is the birch strong and easy to finish?
  Premium kiln drying ensures strength and dimensional stability while the pre-sanded face accepts most paints and finishes.
• Are these wheels suitable for bulk manufacturing or classroom kits?
  Packs in both small and large quantities provide quality and consistency for batch builds or academic projects.
• Can I drill the hub out for custom axles if needed?
  Birch hardwood can be carefully drilled to widen the existing opening for non-standard hardware.
• Is the edge rounded and safe for children’s projects?
  Factory sanding creates splinter-free, comfortable handling suitable for detailed crafts supervised by adults.

Select the 1" recessed hub wooden wheel for miniature designs and detailed craft builds where flush, reliable fit and a refined look make all the difference in the finished product.