On Tue, 7 Jan 2014 15:55:32 -0800 (PST), stryped
wrote:

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 2:27:39 PM UTC-6, Steve W. wrote:
Got to thinking, I guess having multiple bearings side to side to

increase the width would not be a good idea?



Yep, bad idea. The working area of an english wheel is the point where

the tip of the rollers meet. The bottom roller is not flat, it has

various radii depending on what you are trying to do. The top roller is

usually flat as possible.



The suggestion of the bearings is to give you something to try out for

less money than buying a big wheel.





Here is a multipurpose tool that wouldn't be hard to weld up.

I would add a top and bottom brace to the wheel unless you have really

thick steel. Flex in the frame is the limiting factor with a wheel.



http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...ictures001.jpg



The planishing section can be lighter because it doesn't depend on

constant high pressure. I would make the bag table removable so you

could use different anvil dollies with it.



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Steve W.

How hard is it really to make a car panel with one of those wheels? I mean does it takes years of practice to be able to use?
To make them right - YES.