What is an English Wheel?

The English Wheel is a manually operated metalworking forming tool that forms smooth, compound curves from flat sheets of metal, such as aluminum or mild steel.
The depth of the C-shaped frame is called the throat. The largest machines have throat sizes of 48 inches, while smaller machines have throat sizes of about 24 inches. The C stands vertically and is supported by a frame. The throat size usually determines the largest size of metal sheet that the operator can place in the machine and work easily. Because the machine works by an amount of pressure between the wheels through the material, and because that pressure changes as the material becomes thinner, the lower jaw and cradle of the frame that holds the anvil roller is adjustable. It moves with a jackscrew on machines designed for sheet metals. A properly equipped machine has an assortment of anvil wheels. Anvil wheels, like dollies used with hammers in panel beating (which are also known as anvils) should be used to match the desired crown or curvature of the work piece.

Product Information:

This Premium 38" Throat English Wheel kit and stand is perfect for building Fenders, Gas Tanks, Hoods, Air Craft Panels, etc...

Extra Large 38" Throat allows the operator to fabricate large compound curves on large Panels.

6 Lower Anvils are Included.

Handles sheet metal to 16 gauge and copper and aluminum to 14 gauge.

All Steel Construction with 4x4 Frame made from 1/8 Steel

• Overall dimensions: 53"H x 30-7/8"W x 44-1/2"D
• Throat: 38 "
• 90 degrees swivel head
• Upper roll size: flat, 2-1/4"W x 6" diameter
• Bottom roll sizes: 1/8", 1/2" and 3/4" edge radius x 6" crown radius, flat with 5/16" x 1/4" step, 1.55"W x 0.65"D groove, 0.82"W x 0.65"D groove and 2 flat rolls
• Shipping Weight: 217 .lbs