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Next project: 1970 K10
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524
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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!
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kelowna BC
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thats awesome, ive thought about doing the same thing, where did you get the wheel itself?
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Next project: 1970 K10
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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.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Cool E-wheel. Do you ever check out the forums at www.metalmeet.com ?
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"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" |
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tampa
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Nice, I'm definately jealous. Someday....
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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That is really cool. Be sure to posts pics of things that you make with it.
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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 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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Thanks for the link, use to be a welder full time. Will have to spend some time on that site.
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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 |
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That's beautiful!
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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 ![]() |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: NB
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Very nice work!
What on earth is it used for! Small metal strips?
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Westminster, CO
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Does somebody have well ummm errr ,some kind of talent with working with metal???
Great job Glock!!!
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Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
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Awesome....looks great! Building is so much better than buying
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'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 |
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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That's sweet! Very nice work!
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