Anybody here know anything about these? Any good?

linky here

(I'm a bike builder, but i lurk on here cos there's loads of interesting stuff )

They look great. You could just tell the wife/GF they are pieces of art and keep one in a corner of the lounge

I've never used an english wheel but the ones I've seen always look really heavy and robust. This one is really lightweight. Would that make a difference in use? I suppose as long as it's firmly secured it probably doesn't matter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6UoEl4Pzw


thats the same supplier thats his wife

I have used one in the past, but it was a bloody great cast iron thing, must have weighed half a ton. That one looks to be very nicely made. Not difficult to use, you just need to ruin a fair bit on sheet getting the nack. Cheers Ray

Hi, and welcome to the site.

IMHO the two main requirements of an e wheel are...

The rigidity of the frame.

The shape of the anvils. (small wheels)
They need to be a radius, then a narrow flat, then radius again.
A single radius over the entire wheel gives a narrow "blow".
That equates to a series of groves rather than a smooth rad on the work piece.

My own is home made from 120 x 60 x 6mm box. (pic below)

I look forward to reading Trev D's reply. (aka God)


Paul G
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Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6UoEl4Pzw


thats the same supplier thats his wife

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It is very nice isn't it



English Wheel on Ebay

Hi mate I have had a go on one of these machines made by this company depending on what you want to do with the wheel this particular machine would be ok for making aluminium petrol tanks, bike mud guards. Anything in steel I don't think this would be upto the job this machine would definately be no good for larger panels as the wheels are too small and the throat is too narrow therefore the larger panels would have to be made in small pieces. I have just brought an Edwards wheeling machine which is the proper cast iron original for the same money as they are asking for their machine, so keep your eyes and ears to the ground. I have over twenty years experience in wheeling so what I say is correct in my opinion. Hope this helps regards Trev

cheaper 2nd hand one

well i've just watched the video from the link and if she hasn't got flat fingers I'll be most amazed.
All it proved to me was it's too small and too light
tony

[Edited on 12/8/08 by mad-butcher]

Have you seen THIS DIY English Wheel?

Neil