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09-02-2013, 03:45 PM
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Hey from Norway
I am a Blacksmith been working with the hot metal for 8 yeas now. I do most modern forge work and try to learn something new everyday. I have my own workshop.
And now I want to learn more about sheet metal work. I have just tried a English wheel before. But worked some with sheet metal by hand. I will build a E-wheel, bead roller. And I am thinking about a planishing hammer to I know some machining and have tools for it. So I am her to look for plans the construction of the frame is no problem. But I am wondering what size of dies I should make first(what is most used). I know you have lots of reasons to have different bottom dies of course. But is it just good do it matter that the top wheel is big even if you are doing small work? And if I have the place to put a big one. Is there a point to make or have a small one also?
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Raymond The Iron is much to great and full of opportunities for us to spend time being stuck in a period that has already passed. As a craft the blacksmith's work has moved on in design and techniques. Building upon what has been before us 
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09-02-2013, 05:25 PM
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Hi Raymond and welcome!
 Do a search on English wheel and you will find pages of people building them. Rectangle tubing is the strongest frame material. The deeper you go the weaker your frame. A bolt on lower arm seems to be the best bet, it makes it easier to align the wheels. Plus if you want a lower adjuster you can make one and bolt it on. 3" dia lower anvils seem to be the normal. 2"or 3" wide will be fine. 8" dia upper is a good size One more thing. If you are trying to find out something, and have did the search just ask!
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