Anyone ever use this english wheel before?

Found this on harbor frieghts site:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95359

Anyone every use it? Me and a buddy were looking at it.

I've heard of people beefing them up a little, and them working well. If you search the HotRodders.com forum there are a lot of people on there that have them.

For about the same price, I built one thats a lot bigger, and can roll 16 gauge with ease.

Originally posted by TwistedMinis



I've heard of people beefing them up a little, and them working well. If you search the HotRodders.com forum there are a lot of people on there that have them.

For about the same price, I built one thats a lot bigger, and can roll 16 gauge with ease.

You can build that for $250?

I thought the price was pretty good and it comes with a set of dies. The additional 6 die sets are about $85.

Originally posted by grip



Originally posted by TwistedMinis



I've heard of people beefing them up a little, and them working well. If you search the HotRodders.com forum there are a lot of people on there that have them.

For about the same price, I built one thats a lot bigger, and can roll 16 gauge with ease.

You can build that for $250?

Like I said, about that. I build mine for about $300.

Looks good. I have their smaller one and I have no clue what I am doing. It is fun to learn on though. Good luck.

You got any pics of that thing Seth?

I don't recommend them. if you can actually get close to one, if you roll the wheels you'll see that they aren't machined properly and don't constantly stay in contact.

Originally posted by UnusualFabrication



You got any pics of that thing Seth?

I had a bunch on my website. But for some reason its down right now. I will throw an anvil on it tomorrow and take a picture.

I got my anvils from Hoosier pattern. That was the majority of the cost.

Okay got a picture.



I used an SKF bearing for the upper wheel. Worked great and was a lot cheaper. PN is SKF 5313-2PS. I got a chunk of 2.5" round and machined an axle for it, and pressed the bearing onto it.