I don't know what it's used for....

[Ed62]

The latest HF flyer has an "English wheel" listed. I told my wife I had absolutely no idea what it was used for.......but I'm pretty sure I need it.

Ed

[os1kne]

I know that they're used for shaping sheet metal, etc. for auto body work - there are probably other uses as well.

[germdoc]

I think they're used for making English horns. I have no idea what they're used for either.

[Thalermade]

Guess you never watched Orange County Choppers or West Coast Choppers/Jesse James. Both shows had folks using the English wheel. Pretty impressive watching the flat metal worked into different shapes.

Probably a great work out as well - - Maybe we should be on the lookout for an OCC workout video, or maybe not.


Russ

[crokett]

Here is a link to one:
http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Pr...id=2366-144445

[scmhogg]

It's for planishing. Duh!

Steve

[cgallery]

Those are for cars that drive on the left-hand side of the road.

[Ed62]

Those are for cars that drive on the left-hand side of the road.

:

Ed

[Uncle Cracker]

I had a fake steering wheel installed on the passenger side of my car, so LOML would think she was driving... The peace and quiet is refreshing, and she hasn't caught on yet...

[jking]

Guess you never watched Orange County Choppers or West Coast Choppers/Jesse James. Both shows had folks using the English wheel. Pretty impressive watching the flat metal worked into different shapes.

Probably a great work out as well - - Maybe we should be on the lookout for an OCC workout video, or maybe not.


Russ

There used to be a tech school in Kansas somewhere that still taught the use of the english wheel. I saw a show about it several years ago. It sounded like it was actually hard to get into. It was a popular program for hot rodders & about the only one left like it.