Wheel production has ended. Owner support continues.
The Maclaw WheelA family workshop · County Durham

HANDCRAFTED IN COUNTY DURHAM

Made by hand.
Worth looking
after.

We’ve put down our tools.
We’re still here for your wheel.

We no longer make or sell cat wheels. But if your Maclaw Wheel needs some care, a repair or a little advice, you’re in the right place.

Open the owner’s handbook Something not quite right? ↗
The natural timber back, upright and base of a handcrafted Maclaw Wheel
01 / THE TIMBER. THE JOINERY. THE CARE.
Close-up of the wooden Maclaw Wheel centre cap with its little mouse and cheese detail
Every detail, finished by hand.
THE ORIGINAL MACLAW WHEELExercise · Health · HappinessOWNER SUPPORT & ORIGINAL GUIDES

KEEP THIS BIT HANDY

The owner’s handbook.

The original guides from our workshop.
Choose the one you need and keep a copy.

01
ASSEMBLY / FREESTANDING

Putting your wheel together

The original illustrated guide for a wheel with a stand.

Guide + PDF 02
ASSEMBLY / WALL MOUNT

Setting up a wall-mounted wheel

The dedicated wall-mount instructions and diagrams.

Guide + PDF 03
CARE / CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

Looking after your Maclaw Wheel

Positioning, cleaning, safety covers and outdoor care.

Guide + PDF 04
GETTING STARTED / TRAINING

Helping your cat find their feet

Our original tips for introducing your cat to the wheel.

Guide + PDF

A LITTLE ATTENTION GOES A LONG WAY

Let’s get it sorted.

Find the right starting point for
a fault, a part or a general question.

Browse all owner guides ↗
Browse the owner guides, or tell us about your wheel if you still need a hand.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few useful
answers.

For the wheels already loved
by cats around the world.

Can I still buy a Maclaw Wheel?

No. We have retired from making wheels, and our final new wheel shipped in May 2023. This website now supports owners of existing Maclaw Wheels.

Can you help me identify a replacement part?

We help all Maclaw Wheel owners, including second-hand owners. We no longer sell parts or graphics, but can help identify bearings, fixings and coatings you can buy from other suppliers.

Ask about a part →
What is my wheel made from?

The original wheel uses a birch plywood back board, a sealed MDF outer edge and a rubber running surface. The freestanding base is made from white spruce. The rotating mechanism uses a central shaft and hub with two bearings.

Were there different wheel versions?

Wheels were supplied with either a freestanding base or a wall mount, and in indoor or outdoor versions. Outdoor models had extra protective coatings and were designed for sheltered outdoor enclosures with a roof above the wheel.

What if I still need personal help?

We’ll keep a contact form for anything the help area cannot resolve. A clear description of the problem and the version of your wheel will help us understand what you need.

Go to the contact form →
A child beside a cat using the Maclaw Wheel inside Kitty Café, NottinghamIN THE CAFÉ / KITTY CAFÉ, NOTTINGHAM

A NOTE FROM ALLAN & JACQUELINE

A family workshop.
A wheel with a story.

It began with our own Bengals and a simple idea: give them a better way to run, play and burn off some energy.

From our workshop in County Durham, we grew that idea into The Maclaw Wheel. We made and finished every wheel by hand, with our own cats putting each one through its paces.

We’re retired from making wheels now, but we’re still proud of the ones out there—and here to help their owners.

Allan & Jacqueline

Wheel production has ended. We no longer make or sell wheels.

WHEN YOU NEED A HUMAN

A little more help?

Tell us about your Maclaw Wheel.
We’ll take it from there.

We continue to help owners of existing wheels. Tell us what has happened and which part or advice you need.

Find the number on the rear mount, just below the bearing.

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