new guy from South Africa
 

Hi guys my name is Roan and I'm from RSA, Ive always been fascinated by metal shaping and finally this week I got my hands on an english wheel. I cant wait to start working with it and from what I've heard there is quite a bit of experience amogst the members here, would be great to learn a thing or two from you guys. :cool:

Hi Roan, Welcome to the forum, A wheeling machine is a great tool but there is a lot involved in shaping panels. I always advise people to shape some panels by hand using hollowing hammers or bossing mallets (depending on the material) because it is much more intuative to form a panel like that and it gives you a feel for where you have to hit the metal to get the shape you want. Then when you use a wheel it becomes more obvious where to wheel to get a given shape. In basic terms where you would have hit more with a hammer, you wheel more. Learning hand forming will be invaluable on every job.

David

Welcome Roan.

I am from South Africa too near Stellenbosch. There are quite a few SAcans on this forum.

Enjoy!

Hi & welcome Roan - where in SA are you based?
Can you show us pics your 'wheel? There are a lot of Saffers on here, but it would be great to see more posting.

I absolutely concur with what David wrote. I'd go further and say before you buy any other tools, you should order his DVD. Hands-down it is still the best money I ever spent on metal shaping.........and I have spent a LOT:lol:;)

@Cobus, if you are so close to me feel free to get in touch and come past my shop. I'm on Blaauwklippen Road.

Hi Roan welcome to the forum
Peter

Hello Roan and welcome.

Jere