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glock35ipsc · 12-06-2004, 11:24 PM

I just about finished building my english wheel tonight. I've been wanting to get one for a while now, but couldn't justify the cost. For what I wanted, that was anywhere between $500 to $1000. So, that alternative was to build one. I have about $160 in this one, and from what little I played with it tonight, I think I will work great. It is about 72" overall heigth, and about 40" to the pinch point. Throat depth is 22".

I still need to clean up a few welds, make the adjustment wheel for the threaded rod, put the casters on the legs, and then paint it. Not sure exactly what I'm gonna do with it in the future, but it will be fun to play with and learn how to use it. And, it was fairly cheap!

67cst · 12-06-2004, 11:28 PM

thats awesome, ive thought about doing the same thing, where did you get the wheel itself?

glock35ipsc · 12-06-2004, 11:31 PM

The upper wheel is a heavy duty cast iron caster from Graingers. Cost was $45. The lower anvil I got off of eBay for about $50 shipped. I used some 3/4" CCR for the axle, turned it down to fit the bearing that came with the anvil, the heated & quenched it.

I'll buy a real upper wheel later on, they are kinda pricey. But this on will work for now.

krue · 12-06-2004, 11:36 PM

Cool E-wheel. Do you ever check out the forums at www.metalmeet.com ?

glock35ipsc · 12-06-2004, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

Cool E-wheel. Do you ever check out the forums at www.metalmeet.com ?

Yeah, I actually just found that site a couple weeks ago. I found a guy close to me (he is in Boulder), and we are planning a one-day get togther at my shop in March. Should be cool!! There will be sheetmatal shaping tools of all kinds here, and we will be learning about all the different tools, how to use them, and the best tool(s) for a certain job. It ought to be a blast!!

68LSS1 · 12-07-2004, 03:21 AM

Nice, I'm definately jealous. Someday....

ACES · 12-07-2004, 04:14 AM

That is really cool. Be sure to posts pics of things that you make with it.

Blue Beard · 12-07-2004, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the link, use to be a welder full time. Will have to spend some time on that site.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-07-2004, 09:42 AM

That's beautiful!

BET68 · 12-07-2004, 09:52 AM

WHERE CAN I PLACE MY ORDER FOR ONE? THAT" GREAT!!!!!!

67chevemall · 12-07-2004, 11:39 AM

Very nice work!
What on earth is it used for!
Small metal strips?

ChevyDude · 12-07-2004, 12:26 PM

Does somebody have well ummm errr ,some kind of talent with working with metal???

Great job Glock!!!

lukecp · 12-07-2004, 12:30 PM

Awesome....looks great! Building is so much better than buying

glock35ipsc · 12-07-2004, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Does somebody have well ummm errr ,some kind of talent with working with metal???

Great job Glock!!!

I wouldn't call it talent.....the nice thing about metal is, if you screw it up the first time, you can always cut it / bend it / grind it / reweld it until it looks nice!!

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Originally Posted by yellow72custom

Awesome....looks great! Building is so much better than buying

And cheaper!! One this size can easily run between $500 to $1000!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

What on earth is it used for! Small metal strips?

Mostly reproducing body panels with 3D curves like hoods, door panels, deck lids, also making motorcycle tanks and fenders. And about anything that you want to out of sheet metal

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2004, 12:49 PM

That's sweet! Very nice work!

12-06-2004, 11:24 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	New shop tool almost done (pics) I just about finished building my english wheel tonight. I've been wanting to get one for a while now, but couldn't justify the cost. For what I wanted, that was anywhere between $500 to $1000. So, that alternative was to build one. I have about $160 in this one, and from what little I played with it tonight, I think I will work great. It is about 72" overall heigth, and about 40" to the pinch point. Throat depth is 22". I still need to clean up a few welds, make the adjustment wheel for the threaded rod, put the casters on the legs, and then paint it. Not sure exactly what I'm gonna do with it in the future, but it will be fun to play with and learn how to use it. And, it was fairly cheap! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

12-06-2004, 11:28 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	thats awesome, ive thought about doing the same thing, where did you get the wheel itself? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-06-2004, 11:31 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	The upper wheel is a heavy duty cast iron caster from Graingers. Cost was $45. The lower anvil I got off of eBay for about $50 shipped. I used some 3/4" CCR for the axle, turned it down to fit the bearing that came with the anvil, the heated & quenched it. I'll buy a real upper wheel later on, they are kinda pricey. But this on will work for now. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

12-06-2004, 11:36 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Cool E-wheel. Do you ever check out the forums at www.metalmeet.com ? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-07-2004, 03:21 AM	#6
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Nice, I'm definately jealous. Someday.... __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-07-2004, 04:14 AM	#7
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	That is really cool. Be sure to posts pics of things that you make with it. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-07-2004, 08:09 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Thanks for the link, use to be a welder full time. Will have to spend some time on that site. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-07-2004, 09:42 AM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	That's beautiful! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-07-2004, 09:52 AM	#10
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	WHERE CAN I PLACE MY ORDER FOR ONE? THAT" GREAT!!!!!! __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

12-07-2004, 11:39 AM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Very nice work! What on earth is it used for! Small metal strips? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

12-07-2004, 12:26 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Does somebody have well ummm errr ,some kind of talent with working with metal??? Great job Glock!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-07-2004, 12:30 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Awesome....looks great! Building is so much better than buying __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-07-2004, 12:49 PM	#15
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's sweet! Very nice work!

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