Treadle Wheels Resources

Doug Gates in North Carolina. Has been making the finest quality Leach Style Treadle Wheels for the last number of years. His wheels really are second to none in quality and craftsmanship.. The people I know who own them are nothing but pleased with them.

He IS still making the fine treadle wheels that he has been making for the last 12 years. HURRAY!! Now out of Chapel Hill, NC. His mailing information is

Douglas Gates
137 B Windsor Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:(919) 933-7774
http://www.treadlewheels.com/
email Doug.

Lane's End Treadle Wheels in Edwardsville IL; A very lovely wheel, based off the leach design... with a twist. This one is all metal, excepting the the splashpan, seat, treadle bar and wheel which are wood, with some of the tightest construction I have seen. (My personal story, when watching Allegheny Meadows give a demo on one, he hopped on, gave it a few kicks, looked up and said "Is this thing on?". It was that quiet.)

He's been making them now for 3-4 years and has sold them to several institutions (Kansas City Art Institute, Arrowmont, U of W. at River Falls) as well as to individuals.

Check out their website at http://www.lanesendstudios.com/.

Bob Woodard
5400 Melon Lane
Edwardsville IL 62025
618.692.6508