This section is from the book "Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics", by Paul N. Hasluck. Also available from Amazon: Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics.
When lining out a cart wheel one of the best ways is to tilt the horse back, by putting a block underneath the front part, to any angle required (being careful not to overdo it, or wheel and horse will overbalance), then gently revolve the wheel, ganging the lines on in the usual manner. By this method there is not so much chance of getting jumps in the lines as when done on a box. The fronts of the spokes can also be clone when in this position; the stock should be done with the wheel on the horse in its ordinary position. If, after lining the surface, it is uneven, take some glasspaper and cut down the ridges caused by the lines, and give another coat of paint. The prices of colours vary according to quality, but for experimenting a green is best; this can be mixed to so many shades, and various colours in lines blend well with it.
 
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