You might get more information by asking this question on the yahoo
group, metalshapers. Alternately, there is an English Wheel forum on

http://www.metalmeet.com

I can't visualize what you want to do. I know that one guy who does
motorcycle fenders does the edge of the fender with a miniature english
wheel, with wheels about 1 inch diameter! It is kind of odd and cute
looking. He does most of the shaping with a conventional ewheel, I
think that the edge is done last.

Richard



Ted Bennett wrote:

I'm interested in fabricating some bicycle fenders (mudguards to you
Brits). Picture a motorcycle fender, but with a much steeper transverse
curve.

Looking for suggestions on how to get the right curves, with a beaded or
folded edge. I have learned a bit about English wheels, but it
feasible to roll the strip by pushing it into the appropiate negative
form?

One difficulty with the English wheel would be that the ones I have seen
would not allow a curve of 180 degree arc.

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Ted Bennett
Portland OR