1. Spokes are shaped on each end to fit both the hub and the felloe. The spoke has already been cut to length.

2. The wheel rims are called “felloes”. The holes are drilled to accept the spoke. The end of each felloe is drilled for dowels.

3. The ends of each spoke are shaped individually to fit the hole in the hub and the felloe.

4. Fitting the spokes to the hub and felloe can be very tedious. A tight fit is needed.

5. The finished wheel comes out of the shop to be fitted to the axle.

6. The shagganappi (or some call it babiche) is cut into strips. This is either green buffalo or cow hide.

7. The strips are put back in the water to keep it pliable. Ready to use when needed.

8. The shagganappi is then wrapped around the rim and to each spoke. This keeps the wheel snug and true.

9. The finished wheel after the axle has been fitted and the “keeper” plug placed into the axle on the outside of the hub.