English Wheel BASICS For BEGINNERS!!! How To Build, Buy or Modify, and WHY?

On this episode of Make It Kustom, I show you how I built my English wheel for cheap and why! I'll walk you through how to stretch, use planishing techniques and form with the machine, as well as give you some tips to get you started!
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[@jondekruif9598]

See, I knew you’d love the rubber band. Just saved yourself a roll of tape right there 😂 love the videos. So happy this channel has taken off for you!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha love it man! This video is the first time I used it! They were so amazing! Thanks again buddy cheers👊👊👊

[@Huskiedrive361]

Just found your channel and I am blown away! I've been a mechanic/restorer for over 45 years and have never had anyone teach metal working in such a friendly, easy to understand manner. It's like hanging with your best friend and learning at the same time. I'm 64 years old and am currently working on a truck resto that needs a great deal of metal repair. Your channel is exactly what I need to help me as I am more of a mechanic than fabricator. I have a great deal of respect for you and the knowledge you have. Your personality and presentation skills are over the top! Thank you for sharing your love of metal-working. It's making a difference to your viewers. I have already shared your channel with several friends and we now are all subscribers, calling one another to discuss your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@IR-nq4qv]

Good mentoring and shared knowledge from a young man. This channel is as enjoyable, down to earth / laid back as Fitzee's Fabrications. I'm chomping at the bit and can't wait to see you take on the Zephyr

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah I love his channel too! Can’t wait to get on the Zephyr

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

FITZEES !! Def the man , this guy is great , just subscribed

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Agreed!!! This channel and Fitzees are the ones that convinced me I COULD take on a rusty project!!!

[@kado4707]

@@MakeItKustomhow can i make an almost " w" vw decklid into a "w" decklid? How can i send u pics to show u wat i mean?

[@bearsstuff]

I've seen them used before, but I don't think anyone has ever explained it as well as you did and on that last panel, forming it. Wow! Thank you for this.

[@raywall5945]

Being both an automotive and industrial mechanic but never doing any body work I find you and fitzee to be a wealth of knowledge. And you both have a way of conveying that knowledge in a way that makes it enjoyable and entertaining. If the student hasn't learned...the teacher hasn't taught. This channel is like an autobody encyclopedia except its exciting. I'll definitely be using a lot of your tips and lessons in my own shop as I work on my old 54 pick up. Stay safe. All the best in 2022 and in your future.

[@beege1968]

Excellent...video for a guy if they have never used an English wheel

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you!

[@rowanlocke9376]

Great to see the young fellas learning and passing on the old school techniques

[@joell439]

Excellent beginning tutorial 👍😎👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Joel!

[@garagegnomes]

Great explanation and demonstration man. An expensive wheel is definitely not a necessity, I've done some pretty nice stuff with a $100 piece of junk. I think the issue for most(as it was for me) is overthinking the process. I always tell people that you can only do 4 things to the metal.....cut,bend , shrink and stretch! It makes things easier to digest. Keep up these amazing videos!

[@MakeItKustom]

Agreed everything is much simpler than it seems

[@user-fz3pk8ju9d]

Добрый день,ты молодец , чётко правильно,по толку. Налицо развитие,буду следить,желаю успехов и здоровья.

[@robertkeable1627]

Christina your camera work is seriously on point. What a great team you both make. Really enjoying all of these. Thank you. Be well and stay safe.

[@cliffwill]

this channel deserves to explode. and it will. 100k subscribers coming soon.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for your support!

[@DavidGuyton]

I also learned from Wray that if you come in at a 45 degree angle, the English Wheel will let you right in, rather than having to jam the metal in there or release the pressure first.

[@MakeItKustom]

Oh wow I must’ve missed that watching his videos! I’ll definitely try that! Thank you

[@ShainAndrews]

Noooooo! By far the easiest way is to have a finger in the vicinity that you want to start at. I guarantee it will slide right in 100% of the time. Won't even notice any difficulty.... because you will be focused on the ensuing throbbing.

[@oliverklozhoff]

@@ShainAndrews they WILL reach out and grab ya won't they? Tickles too!

[@ShainAndrews]

@@oliverklozhoff Haven't done it in a really long time. But I can feel it like it just happened. LOL.

[@tobygathergood4990]

Another very good and understandable tutorial. One thing that I may gently remind you of is: Be mindful of your thumbs! Unless you want blood all over whatever is the other side of the wheeling machine and not to be able to use your thumb(s) for a couple of weeks or so, know where your digits are at all times!. I started learning metal shaping in England when I was eleven. This was something my instructor would be very emphatic about. At the beginning of my training he would, every so often, sound an alarm, which meant that you instantly stopped what you were doing and shut off any machines you were running. He would then remind us to be aware of out digital placement, our body stance and the state of our clothing for whatever process we were involved in. Everyone would surreptitiously check themselves out, sometimes there would be a flurry of tucking in of shirts, buttoning or the rolling up of sleeves and the binding of longer hair. After about a month this procedure would be unnecessary as everyone had leaned their lesson well. But he would still cruise the shop looking for unsafe practice. He didn't often find it.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for the reminder what in particularI am very mindful of my digits and I’ve never stuck them in the wheel yet is there a particular thing that I was doing that you thought was unsafe for my fingers!?

[@tobygathergood4990]

@@MakeItKustom Nope, nothing that you were doing. Your technique is just fine. It's only that you didn't mention it for any newbies out there. Getting your thumbs caught between the wheel and anvil can come as a very nasty surprise

[@pedromoralez7666]

We’ll you taught me again , 😇 thanks for taking the time japhands, step by step is how we learn, cheers Pete 🇦🇺

[@MakeItKustom]

Choose Pete I’m glad you like the step-by-step videos I sure like making them!

[@ronr6450]

Best English Wheel summery I've ever seen. Thank you!!

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Loved the rubber band trick,thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome!

[@harrycatrell1471]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking some of the mystery out of "The Wheel"...it would be fun to have access to one, just to experience one first-hand! Enjoy the week! Be safe!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome I’m glad that you enjoyed it!

[@tiomurray]

Thanks for the video!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome!

[@stevemiller5525]

Dude your doing an awesome job with the explanation and demonstrations. Keep them coming.

[@MakeItKustom]

Will do thanks Steve!

[@whatnowstinky]

i just found your channel, thanks for making these videos. i really like your teaching style, simple concise and encouraging. being able to shape metal is one thing, being able to teach it is a whole other skill set.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome man! Welcome to the channel!

[@Josh-pr9rt]

You have a great way of explaining what takes place in sheet metal forming. I had historically steered clear of anything involving an English Wheel, or a Bead Roller etc. as it always struck me as some form of sorcery. Now I'm exploring these as options to expand my ability as time, money and space allow... you are still some kind of wizard though!

[@jaisonbadillo5139]

Thank you brother!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome!

[@yuma5745]

Been watching your videos for a couple of years now. Don't usually comment but I just wanted to thank you for your time, I think you are an excellent teacher. Thanks

[@julianlockyear8824]

Thanks for taking the time to share your skills !!!

[@martychrisenberry408]

Awesome info!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you!

[@elfs220]

HUGE THANKS for all videos!!! You have a mad skills!!!

[@user-vt8st6bn9q]

I've been teaching for forty years. You are a natural. Well done

[@rayz1999]

I learned so much from this short video, absolutely the best instructional channel on KZbin.

[@mysteriousstranger239]

I have watched a lot of videos on this by far you explained it the best thx again man .

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for your feedback man I really appreciate that!

[@stevemcilroy9518]

Cool, very interesting. Kudos to Christina for the camera work.

[@rektautomotive3483]

This is quickly becoming one of my favourite channels! Great content man, I’m building an English wheel for sure asap 👌👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on man glad to hear it!

[@koolkar55]

Not only are you fantastic at metal work you are an unbelievably fantastic teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible skill & knowledge. Appreciate it greatly. Cheers Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Billy!

[@harleydavidson4404]

I'm going to be checking into harbor freight to get me an English wheel thanks for the info

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on! You’re welcome cheers

[@380.motorsports]

Excellent tutorial video. I appreciate your approach to explaining and demonstration of technique. And Kristina does an awesome job of getting the right video shots of what you just explained.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot I’m glad you enjoyed it she’s doing really well producing thisvcontent!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

This was a great video! Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻thanks again for sharing your skills with us!!! Awesome job!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re most welcome man!

[@charlesgalea69]

Awesome video today thanks from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@MakeItKustom]

So welcome thank you for the feedback!

[@craig7343]

Very informative once again have never used the English wheel. I really like how you have built your own equipment as well just shows that you don't need fancy stuff to get great results. 👍👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you! Not only does it save money but I believe that if you build it yourself you somehow understand how to use it better

[@lomsomesGarage]

Best explanation I've seen on the English Wheel it sure will help me I just picked one up

[@johnmcclain3887]

I've been around engish wheels and planishing hammers most of my life, without ever fully realizing what was actually being done. These demonstrations with explanations are very clear and elucidating, after demonstrating the work, your explanations easily describe what is seen at the end. Thanks!

[@vesap8511]

You are good teacher for metal works .

[@kjm4ryanna]

Thank you I’ve watched a lot of videos and I kind of understand but yours so far I really got it thank you

[@MakeItKustom]

Great to hear Kevin it’s a tough concept to grasp at first but it gets easier!

[@BaileysDad369]

Great info! I’m really enjoying your content!

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad to hear Dave thank you!

[@Dale_D589]

Getting my first English wheel this week, thank you so much for the tips. Much appreciated

[@karlos_explores]

This video come at a perfect time! I have been watching videos the last few days on English wheels and you must have read my mind on wanting to learn 😂 keep it up Karl 💪

[@MakeItKustom]

Made this just for you bud!

[@ishada1]

hands down, you have answered so many questions I've thought about and made a case for actually modifying and building my own tools. Keep it up! I feel like neo learning to fly in the matrix!

[@MakeItKustom]

Hahah man I’m so stoked to hear it 👊👊👊

[@sethhughes2163]

Checking in for a short bit, and you have been " hittin' it " more than ever little brother!!! Solid info for the masses! KUDO'S!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man cheers!

[@hipairbrush1053]

Great video, my friend as always.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you!

[@jadedpastcustomsllc]

Many Thanks To You! What an awesome video on the English Wheel... Much appreciated and not only did I subscribe, but I learned a few new tricks too! The "rubber band" is priceless! A+++++

[@fhpdesign87]

Touching on the fact that the wheel spinning is a good indicator to tighten up while planishing, thats a gold nugget of info. Thank you.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome man happy to help!

[@josecondemarin9586]

Great explanation. Love the video thanks 😊

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome thanks for your feedback!

[@bravestfrank]

Great Video! Love your channel,. Keep up the "How to Vids", thats what people look for.. Keep up the good work!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks for your feedback man I know that’s what I look forward to!

[@Ricardofromage]

From a total novice in metal work, thank you 😊🙏 brilliant tutorial!! From an English man 😁

[@scottwilliams997]

i love the way you explain what your doing ... Not everybody has deep pockets, you show how to use/improve what we have. PLEASE keep up the great videos.....

[@MakeItKustom]

Will do Scott thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@floridian7143]

Again, great, understandable information and instructions! Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@MakeItKustom]

Will do thank you so much!

[@WildWestGarage]

Thanks for the inspiration, I have an English wheel kit that I need to build a frame for, you just gave me a little kick in that direction.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome! Glad to hear it

[@Factory400]

I dream of having enough space for an english wheel. In the meantime.....I will just sit back and enjoy your insight and demonstrations! LOVE the channel!

[@fabbricaitalianaautomobili5859]

Coolness dude, I have always wondered how that worked , thank you 🙏🏻

[@MakeItKustom]

Very welcome thank you for watching! I’m glad that you found some value in it!

[@waynespiteri122]

I enjoyed your tips, thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@jeremym6793]

Thanks for giving this information out freely im learning to build cars and and these videos are extremely helpful

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome and that’s what I’m here for!

[@josegama4857]

Exelente trabajo amigo 💯👍💯🇲🇽

[@alternativeperception6949]

Awesome 👍👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you!

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@MakeItKustom Hi from England 👍

[@mikel3419]

Very well done. Thanks for your sharing to the world.

[@johnmathews3027]

Very nice work, very well explained,l learnt a lot, great video thanks for sharing

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you and you’re welcome I really enjoy making these videos

[@johndraper9065]

Thanks, you keep it simple and I like that.

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Excellent introduction to using the English wheel

[@doubleoddbs4357]

Another Awesome video ! Thank You

[@rogermontee8264]

Enjoyed the video!!!!! Your video’s are a learning experience for me,and your such a successful craftsman Karl. Can’t wait to see the next one.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Roger as always thank you for your comments I’m glad that you enjoy the channel so much!

[@vintagespeed]

thank you! i know this is old vid... but it helped me grasp the basics! 🍻

[@forgeworxblacksmith6453]

Thanks so much. I'm new to metal shaping and recently bought a cheap English Wheel and videos like this are so helpful. I've done a little practice and tracking for me is uneven and in wrong direction sometimes but I'm sure I'll get over my un-coordination. I find your teaching style so easy to follow. Keep up the good work!😊

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man I appreciate it! Just keep at it!

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

This is a great reference and will help me when I finally pull the trigger and get an English wheel. Thank you!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome!

[@mannymartinez5506]

Thank you for the knowledge, Keep up the awesome work

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome thank you so much cheers!

[@apuuvah]

U make great tutorials for DIY folks. Greetings from Finland.

[@scustomsteve]

I cant wait to get back into the shop and use some of the knowledge I have gained from your videos. Keep up the amazing work and the very informative videos friend! Stay safe. Best of wishes to you from Rock Bottom Wyoming.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much Steve I appreciate it! Best wishes to you too cheers!

[@dannywiley4072]

Learning a lot man. Best channel on KZbin. I’ll be diving into all this soon. Watching your stuff helps. Have to learn somewhere.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah totally! That’s why we started this channel it was so hard to learn the skills I figure why not share!

[@kooilari]

Thank you for your videos, I love to watch them. Hi from Finland. :)

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome and I’m glad that you’re enjoying it! Cheers from Canada!

[@brandonparr6345]

Great video. Just what I needed to learn thanks👍🏼

[@glennfelpel9785]

Outstanding!!!! Thank you

[@franksgarage8551]

Another fine example of simple explanation. The frame part, makes sense. Will be moving my wheel back into shop soon,along with my other metal mashing stuff. Looks like more metal work is coming my way. I prefer it over mechanical work on any given day.

[@ianrowan5156]

As usual, well explained.

[@sincitysanta]

Great stuff!!!! Thank you

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome! Cheers

[@myretirementlife8731]

I guess everyone pretty much already said this but, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I only wish I had access to your videos 30 years ago when I was building my own hot rods. But still enjoy learning from you even if I most likely won't use it, still entertaining to see what you are capable of.

[@MakeItKustom]

I’m glad that you enjoy it man! And I do appreciate the comments to it does help us get our content farther!

[@jusike633]

Again I enjoyed your video , and techniques. Thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re very welcome thanks for watching

[@phillkettle5856]

Awesome video, simple and informative. You and Lazze are the best , some of the other guys are really good but they have also found the cure for insomnia. Thanks for the answer about the profile tools.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re most welcome man! I’m glad the content is well received thanks for the feedback!

[@claudiomarzo9907]

Exelente aula, aprendo muito com seus vídeos..

[@IronHorseGarage]

Great information once again!!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man you’re so welcome I’m glad that you like the content!

[@rogerhalliday7382]

Thank you enjoyed it. Very well explained.

[@joepacheco4038]

Excellent job explaining workings of English wheel. Probably like most don't own one but enjoy the knowledge of knowing how it shapes metal. Great video glad I found this channel !!!

[@MakeItKustom]

I’m really glad that so many people enjoyed learning about the different tools even though they don’t own or plan on owning one in the future it’s just nice to know that the knowledge and the content is still interesting and appreciated thank you so much for your feedback

[@Vladgore007]

I think these videos are awesome, I just don't understand why people would click the dislike. These are good educational tips and tricks and even how to build tools and required equipment. All of us in this field are on a forever learning path. And knowledge is key. Maybe some haters that think they are better, well then, make your own "better" videos. Or people that are not in this field and don't understand the art, skill, time and effort this kind of work involves. But from me, a big thumbs up for ALL your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dannychiguina3962]

Great job guys 👏

[@vehdynam]

Thank you , very informative. I am new to channel and already I can see there is a ton of information here that will help me. Thumbs up !

[@charlesstatkus]

Excellent videos!

[@AlexandreAC]

Excelent explanation man! Thanks from Brazil

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much man and you’re welcome!

[@billjacobs8035]

Great explanation!

[@custominteriors980]

Love it!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on! Cheers

[@Ilsabug1]

Nice!!! Thank you for posting!!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re most welcome thanks for watching cheers!

[@stevenmacinnis418]

excellent video as always

[@xr6turbo511]

Really helpful. You have inspired me to start working on my Model T again. Thank you.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome so glad to hear it!

[@garyyorke1080]

In all the videos out there I'd say yours is top it's very informative and in layman's terms . So many try to explain too much in one go even the basics of how to push the metal . As you explained you don't need the most expensive on the market to do a good job many thanks for sharing .

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re most welcome Gary. I appreciate you! Stoked you dig the style we present