[Rick Kilgore]

Hi Joe, Johnny,

Thanks for the welcome.

Originally Posted by jhnarial

I love the wheel as well,but when working a panel I spend way to much time on it.I have found lately if I fit the panel to the pattern just by hammering it to the pattern.Then just use the wheel to wash it out.I end up getting there quicker then I use to.

This is the way I have used the wheel the most. It is very effective as a plannishing tool. Blocking the part with the hammer gets you to the rough shape quickly.