Introduction
 

Hi everyone,
My name is Robert Erb, and I’m based in Friedrichshafen, Germany. I’ve recently joined this forum because i am seeking information about >>how to build a english wheel<<.
Thanks for having me!
— Robert

Hi Robert
Welcome to Allmetalshaping!
You will find many threads on English wheels enjoy.

Thanks Steve!

Best Regards
Robert

Hi Robert, welcome, you're in a good place. Check out my EW, maybe it will inspire you.:)


https://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=17702

Welcome to AllMetalShaping.

If you haven't found them yet. There are 4 seminars on Ewheel building found at the top of the list here:

https://allmetalshaping.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Everything you need to know.

english wheel - adjuster of the top wheel
 

Hello,
thanks to all the advices so far.
It sounds ridiculous but if it comes to the adjuster of the top wheel it reminds me all the time on the
heavy trailer support wheel of my dad’s old leaky slurry spreader. I am just wondering if there is a possibility
to use the part with some modification (prevent rotation) for an english wheel. Does anyone have the same
thought and got some experience?
Many thanks
Regards
Robert

You mill a groove somewhere. You can use a screw from a valve, a slide from a lathe, a trailer wheel... or like a true machinist, you can make it right from the start according to your needs. Lathe, milling machine, a little work.:)

Robert, there are lots of ways to do it. HOWEVER, the one thing an adjuster needs to have is NO SLOP. If the rollers move around while you're rolling, your panels will be junk.

The biggest problem with cheap offshore machines, along with floppy frames and out of round rollers, is slop in the adjuster and yokes.

top and button anvils
 

Hello,
thanks a lot for your answers concerning to the adjuster. I guess i will build it form scratch.
As I mentioned in my introduction I am living in Germany. Can anyone recommend
European top and button anvils manufacturers for English wheels? Or are there producers
from the US which are shipping there rollers to Germany?
Thanks a lot

Best Regards
Robert

I know there are some folks in Europe who make them but dont have any contact info.

Joe Andrew's at Hoosier Profiles ships worldwide. Hoosierprofiles.com. I bought over 400 sets of rollers over the years from Joe. Perfection! Not cheap.

Im not a fan of manufacturers who dont radius the edges. Its very easy to let a panel droop and end up with a crease in the panel.