Guzzisti57
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 09:03 PM |
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English Wheels
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  )
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RichieW
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 09:24 PM |
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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.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 10:03 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6UoEl4Pzw
thats the same supplier thats his wife
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Chippy
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 10:39 PM |
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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
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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907
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| posted on 10/8/08 at 11:54 PM |
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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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carpmart
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| posted on 11/8/08 at 05:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6UoEl4Pzw
thats the same supplier thats his wife
The contents of that video would be nice to have around the workshop! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 11/8/08 at 01:31 PM |
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It is very nice isn't it
 
English Wheel on Ebay
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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Trev D
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| posted on 11/8/08 at 03:53 PM |
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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
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Rod Ends
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| posted on 11/8/08 at 05:00 PM |
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cheaper 2nd hand one
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 12/8/08 at 07:16 PM |
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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]
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trikerneil
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| posted on 14/8/08 at 11:23 PM |
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Have you seen THIS DIY English Wheel?
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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