A chassid of the Rebbe Maharash supported himself by manufacturing wheels for wagons.

Once, the chassid prepared wagon wheels for the Rebbe's carriage as a gift. He fashioned them with a deep love in his heart and with the fear that they wouldn't be beautiful enough for the Rebbe.

When they were ready, he set out for Lubavitch with the wheels. There he presented the Rebbe with his gift and said: "Rebbe, I am giving you Ofanim[28] (wheels). The Rebbe should give me Chayos HaKodesh, i.e., inspiration in holy matters."

Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Rayatz, vol. 5, p. 153

   

Notes:

28. (Back to text) Referring to the verse in the Morning Prayer: "VehaOfanim veChayos HaKodesh," literally meaning the various levels of angels.