[TheForge] English Wheel Metal Shaper

[D.E. Barnes]

Ah, now I understand. Thanks for all those who replied. My lack of
experience along these lines is evident. I had never heard of this
particular tool, and now I know why.

Regards,
Donn

-----Original Message-----
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:41:56 -0400
From: Ray Miller <debmiller@fuse.net>
To: theforge@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Interesting item on eBay web site  item#1757486410:
English Wheel   Metal Shaper
Reply-To: theforge@mailman.qth.net

>
> Mike's expanation pretty much covered it. I'll add that I've seen people
> use English wheels to make incredible reproduction car fenders, air
> plane body panels, etc. etc.
>
> It is truely an art to createthose compound curves and the people who
> really knwo how to use an English wheel can do incredible things with
> sheet metal of any kind, steel, aluminum, copper, etc. Keep in mind we
> are talking about all thin guage metals.
>
> Those of us who do sculpture wish we had them in our shops, along with,
> of course, the ability to really use one effectively.
> When you want to work in thicker metals you have to use real tools,
> power hammers, and serious heat!!
>
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati