I bought an english wheel about a year ago, and have used it probably 50 times, and I am still not very good with it.. I have tried switching dollies, less pressure, more pressure, different angles, even standing on the opposite side from where i am more comfortable- all in the attempt to be better at making panels with it... I am wondering if any of you could give me a pointer or two on using this thing better!! or is it just one of those "keep tryng until you get it" kind of tools? My bead roller is one of those tools, but finally I think I got that thing down, only took a lot of wasted 18Ga sheetmetal to figure out how to make corners right!!! I know a lot of guys that do what we do,, but none of them have ever used a wheel before, so they havent been much of a help.. anyand all suggestions are welcome,, or I am gonna get rid of it and go back to my bead bag, anvil/vise and hammers!
Well I'm am no pro but have used them around my work a few times, A. its very much a art and takes a long time to get there B. its easier to pound out your basic shape with your bag then fine tune and smooth it out with the wheel. Again I'm no pro or even good at it yet but that's some of the stuff the old timers had to say around the shop
@dustin
I kinda figured thats what I had to do, just keep working it until i can make stuff quickly!! Luckily, I get my sheetmetal and steel at cost at my local metal mart,, so I can keep practicing when i get back home in Feb. I may step down to 20 or 22 gauge so i can get the feel of it, then try to step up a gauge at a time until i get it down...
@John,
I have actually got my glove tip stuck in there once or twice.... i usually have the pressure down pretty good so my finger wont go in. but i have nipped it more than a few times, and it doesnt feel good!
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