Much blood, sweat and tears went into the work, which began as three planks of wood that had to be sawed, cut and planed to create 15 individual components that were then glued together. “The project took a total of 100 hours (12 days),” says Anna Tamara Schmid. “It took 18 hours just to complete the preparatory work, and turning and gluing of the 34 bolts.”
Despite some setbacks that included woodchips in an eye, Anna Tamara Schmid persevered. Once she had finished the rim, the spokes were chiselled out. Next came the wheel star and centre cap for the wooden BBS Super RS. By the time the holes for the 34 bolts were drilled, the finish line was in sight. The spokes of the star were accurately contoured with fine files, and the finishing touch was a protective coat of antique wax.
Needless to say Anna Tamara Schmid graduated with flying colours, and BBS added its own tribute and appreciation to her fine effort. As Mario Schurr says, “A BBS wheel is no longer just cast or forged from metal with passion; it is also carved from wood with passion!”
Despite some setbacks that included woodchips in an eye, Anna Tamara Schmid persevered. Once she had finished the rim, the spokes were chiselled out. Next came the wheel star and centre cap for the wooden BBS Super RS. By the time the holes for the 34 bolts were drilled, the finish line was in sight. The spokes of the star were accurately contoured with fine files, and the finishing touch was a protective coat of antique wax.
Needless to say Anna Tamara Schmid graduated with flying colours, and BBS added its own tribute and appreciation to her fine effort. As Mario Schurr says, “A BBS wheel is no longer just cast or forged from metal with passion; it is also carved from wood with passion!”