Thank you for showing it while doing a project, all the videos are always on the basics, just makes more since trying to make a specific shape and how to get there
This was really good info about English wheels. What are your thoughts on the Eastwood Elite large framed English wheel? I have worked on a MetalAce at one shop I worked for but we hardly used it and it collected more dust than being used. Plus I won't be using it as much at the start.
Thank you, and thanks for checking out the video. I have never seen that particular English wheel in person, but it seems a little overbuilt to me. Similar to the yellow baileigh wheels. For the same price I would lean towards the Mittler Bros bench mount english wheel which has the same throat depth as the large Eastwood 👍
I actually don’t have a ton of equipment. My large tools are the Edwards english wheel, a small Sosa Metalworks power hammer, a Mittler Bros planishing hammer, and a Mittler Bro bead roller. I have a decent collection of hammers and dollys which get the most use. If you check out my Instagram posts you can see my set up 👍
Buenos dias amigo una preguntita tengo una honda shadow vt1100 y quiero ponerle un peanutank asi como ese cuanto es el valor de un tanke asi no tiene que ser de aluminio nesesariamente. Saludos
Cristian @Sosametalworks has been uploading some shorts recently. That's probably why RU-vid recommended your video.I haven't seen your channel before, so i'm going to settle in and watch
I really enjoy your style of teaching. Wish you were churning out content at least weekly. I hope the reason you aren't is because your shop is incredibly successful and you are just busy. Thanks!
Thank you, and thanks for checking out the videos! I would like to put out more RU-vid content, but I just don’t have the time. I do post regularly on Instagram @catskill_mtn_customs 👍
Hey boss, how much up and down flex is too much flex in an English wheel. I bought my first one a northern tool Klutch brand, so it al beginners level and im sure modification's are in the future
That’s the really tricky question, and to be honest, I don’t have a great answer. Basically just a bit of flex at working pressure. There is no measurement or anything, because every wheel is different. You don’t want to have to flex the frame a ton to get the metal to move, but you don’t want it too stiff that it won’t flex with the changes in material thickness. There is a sweet spot, and it really takes time to get the feel. I understand how frustrating that sounds as a beginner, but if you’re just learning I wouldn’t concern yourself about it too much. Focus on learning to make shapes, and you’ll gain the experience to judge your wheel’s performance 👍
The view of the desire for some flex in an English wheel is rather unusual I chose the word "some" on purpose It was not clear just how much flex was desired In the building of mine most makers and authorities I looked to recommended "ridgity " in the build. Mine is a Metal Ace with some modifications, BTW" Metal Ace was no help at all when it came time to do the build.
It’s actually not unusual among people who actually use e-wheels. The problem comes from the manufacturers making e-wheels not actually knowing how to use them properly.
Your finished panel shape is curved everywhere so wondering why you shrink everything on one edge? Could you not go half way in the direction you're going essentially leaving the original metal around the middle of the curve. Then shrink on the top flat section to pull that down ? If that makes sense ? I have no experience doing it myself, if this is a dumb question, can you please tell me why ?
I think I understand what you’re describing, and no that would not work. The opposite actually needs to happen, and I’m going to stretch into that top flat section. Shrinking in that area would create a shape similar to an upside down taco.
I bought one of these machines a few years back and used it on one piece but was unfamiliar with it, so i got discouraged. Now I feel confident. Thank you, brother, ✊🏽🙌🏼subscribed!!! Need an English wheel now!! 😅
Hello from Australia and as many have said already thank you for an excellent video. I have also subscribed and I am watching through the other videos. You are very easy to listen to and I enjoyed the tutorial. I am looking forward to the next video, all the best, cheers.
@@DrydeeMetalWerks In this video the machine is functioning as a power hammer, not a reciprocating hammer. A reciprocating hammer has a fixed stroke, so if you set a gap, the machine will maintain the gap while operating. So in that case you may adjust your gap slightly depending on material thickness. A power hammer is a dynamic stroke, and the top die is trying to hit through that bottom die. So gap only determines how hard the top die will hit against the lower die, and is not dependent on material thickness. I hope that helps 👍
Loved the video!!!! And subscribe to your channel Thinking about buying a Sosa hammer can you do a quick walk through on the hammer . Looking forward to seeing you pass video.
This is probably the dumbest question you'll ever be asked but how hard is it? I got an old tank that I want to shrink down a wee bit to use as an auxiliary gas tank.
Hi Nick. How much flex are you talking about? I look at yours and think omg how beautiful it is and my immediate though is 0 flex has been engineered into it. Can you please explain a bit further. Thanks for this video too.
@@CatskillMtnCustoms that's amazing a 1/16 is a huge amount. Thanks for taking the time to message back. I will be checking other videos of yours too. I don't thing Wray has ever mentioned there is flex. I know if the panel comes out you can push it back in with force, just figured it was in the adjusters. I have been looking at Wray wheels and my own design. May just have to go with his plans and be done. Thanks once again.
Excellent video. This is the Shape-O-Matic video I’ve been looking for. Subscribed and definitely looking forward upcoming episodes. Thank you for the time that went into this one
Awesome video Nick! I have been considering making my own reciprocating machine like a mini-max. You may have changed my mind as I would be using it primarily for stack shrinking. I also see on the new Sosa kits you can perform joggling operations! Very cool! Looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks man! Exactly, this machine has an adjustable stop so it preforms like a fixed stroke machine. I’ll be making a video demonstrating that feature, and making a custom bead profile 👍
