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wheelwright

the questions and answers
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What is the chariot?

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Who were the carters of Mendrisiotto?

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How long did the wheelwrights continue their activity?

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What were the wheelwright's tools?

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What is the crazy cart (carr matt)?

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Why was wood seasoning of fundamental importance in the construction of the wagon?

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Did the cart have any distinctive features that could be traced back to a specific wheelwright?

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What is the hub and what was its use?

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What is the drill and what was its use?

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What are wagon wheel jockeys?

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What is a jig and what was its use in the wheelwright’s trade?

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What is the wheelwright and what was its use?

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How was the rim shaped?

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What is the rim and what was its purpose?

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What is the contraption and what was its use?

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What is the bitch and what was its use?

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What is the wagon axle?

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What is the wheel?

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What are wagon wheel spokes?

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Who was the carter?

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What is the bushing and what was its use?

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What is chard and what was its use?

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What is camber?

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