New Member in South Dakota
 

Hello, my name is Matt Sandvold from Brandon, SD (just outside of Sioux Falls) and I am excited at the opportunity to join this group. I am an Electronics Engineer by trade but love working on cars whenever the time permits. My son and I built a 1975 Camaro for a senior project prior his departure to Chicago to attend Universal Technical Institute (auto mechanics). I am now building a 1935 Ford slant back street rod and am in need of building an English Wheel to straighten/smooth fenders and hood. I volunteer work at a hotrod shop in town on Wednesday evenings where I have access to a Pullmax, lathe, mill, sheer, bead roller, break, etc. but they do not have an English Wheel which is why I would like to build one and add to the selection of tools. Any tips or advice on what has worked (or what to avoid) from those that have built them would be greatly appreciated.

Matt, welcome and thanks for the nice introduction. Hope you enjoy the site and find it helpful. Thanks for joining us.

Matt , Have you been in touch with Jeff Dyce in your town ? Great help and inspiration to all . Have you seen the thread about the event comming up in spring over here in Minnesota ? Look it up under events

Hi Matt and welcome!:)

Welcome Matt. I am just south of sioux falls in lennox. this is a great place full of information. I second meeting Dyce hes helped me a lot. As for an english wheel use the search option and look for Kerrys e wheel build. i used it when i built my wheel.

Better yet i found it for you.

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showt...sh+wheel+build

Welcome to the best metalshaping site ever!! You found the right place!!! Come on down to Tea Matt and I'll tell you what I know and give you advice if you are willing. You also need to let the forum know the panels you need to build. The pulmax can do just about everything including a crowned panel with the right tooling.

HI Matt welcome to the forum
Peter

Thanks everyone for the replies, I really look forward to getting involved here. Jeff, I will definitely reach out to you