Learning The English Wheel
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Learning the English Wheel
This book from Wolfgang Publications covers all aspects of English wheeling. Author William Longyard covers everything from making your own complete English wheel to learning the basics and beyond. From fabricating high-crown panels to reverse flares. Over 400 photos used through the book serve to illustrate both what makes up a good English wheel, and how - exactly - to use an English wheel. Those 400 photos illustrate a series of hands-on projects done for both hot rods as well as classic and vintage automobiles. Side bars and interviews with famous wheelers and fabricators from around the world help by giving personal insights. The craftsmen share tips that these masters have learned - during their decades of polishing the art of creating elaborate shapes from flat sheets of aluminum and steel. Long-time student of the English wheel, published author and retired shop teacher, William Longyard is ideally suited to provide the best information and most productive tips about using the English wheel.
A Beginners Guide to the English Wheel
The English wheel has been one of the most versatile tools in the metal shaping industry since the 19th century.This manual covers the basics of operation, from wheel selection and maintenance, to wheeling techniques used the world over.
Sheet Metal Handbook
Imagine transforming a flat sheet of aluminum alloy into an attractive hood scoop. Or designing and making your own aluminum wheel tubs, floorpan and dashboard for your street machine. How about learning to design and build your own body panels, manifolds, brackets and fuel tanks? These are just a few of the many tips and techniques shared by master metal craftsman Ron Fournier. Author of HP's award-winning Metal Fabricator's Handbook, Fournier packs decades of experience designing and shaping sheet metal components for Indy cars, drag race cars, road racers, street rods and street machines into 144 pages. You'll find tips on: · Setting up your own shop · Selecting and using basic hand tools · Proper use of English wheels, beaders, rollers, brakes and power hammers · Pattern design and proper sheet metal selection · Basic metal shaping techniques · The art of hammer forming · Proper riveting techniques · And finally, tips on restoring original sheet metal Whether you're restoring a '32 Ford, constructing a race car, building a show-winning street rod or street machine, or perhaps developing your skills for work in the metal industry, you'll find the information in this book invaluable, and a perfect addition to any home automotive library.