G Clamp English Wheel // TOOL HACK from scrap DIY

[@rickleedham3151]

Great website for me as a newbie repairing my triumph stag great tools for panel repairs easy to made great time saver

[@fixinstuff9662]

Excellent work! I happen to know a local garden gnome who will be overjoyed that he can now start wheeling and finish building his dream car.

[@luizchevelle7218]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daveys]

Looks like that turned out really well. Awesome little project.

[@Bigskyguy56]

An excellent addition to the metal working arsenal. Your wheel came out superb. Thanks for sharing your idea/design of this project. Rick

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank Rick 👍 glad to share it!

[@rustycrustytriesstuff]

I might try one of these. Definitely a handy tool to have around.

[@honda200twinstar3]

Cool fella ,as a biyclce repair person iv come in need of something like this ,when i get a bike with a dinged or bent fenders or a chain guard to be able to smooth them out would be great,and its a perfect size for my needs .my husbands a scrapper and ill be keeping an eye out for an old C clamp like this .

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks for watching. Yeah it has lots of uses!

[@KUGW]

That is the coolest little English Wheel I think I'm going to make a display one lol

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 👨‍🏭

[@davethurston753]

Very Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@waynespiteri122]

Very cute English Wheel, well done great little tool for the average bloke, good work.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers Wayne 👍

[@johnsecord9697]

I have an antique one that is very much the same as yours. It has a patent date of around 1920. It is American made. The upper wheel is larger than the lower. I took it apart and polished the wheels. It works well for small pieces.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi John That’s cool that a proper one was made all that time ago!

[@ParaBellum2024]

Excellent! I used to teach secondary school D&T. We bought an old set of bending rolls, but I don't recall ever seeing English wheels in any of the schools where I worked or visited. This design would be fantastic for some projects at GCSE or A level, so I hope you're able to supply forward-thinking (or is that backwards...) schools. Sadly, many workshops have been converted into IT suites, making practical work a thing of the past for many schoolchildren, so I don't hold out much hope!

[@snoopu2601]

Yes I was a aid at contra Costa collage and they shut down every welding class in California in community collages. I went out trying to gather up many signatures in Northen California at many many shop's why it was important to keep them open. Like you said slowly they closed them gave us a little space to keep the class going but made it harder for me to get enough student's to sign up with what little the school board gave us to work with. As soon as I left it shut down. Needed 35 student's to sign up in order to have a class. We only had room for may be 20 student's. We had no accidents that's all they wanted to shut the program down. The same building they turn it into a computer learning center. I got to see the back room deal's. Collage is just a scam. I seen canclers push students into classes they didn't even need just so the teacher could have a full class.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks . Yes these would be great in schools. What a great idea 👍

[@stevewuertz3598]

Fantastic Idea!!! Space is at a premium in my garage-I never thought I'd fit an English Wheel in there until now. Well done indeed.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks for watching Steve 👍🗜

[@somalia1142]

Thanks my teacher

[@beef539]

Hi-I’m restoring 2 antique Fords and I’m always looking for body finishing tools. This tool that you’ve just made is perfect for using right on the car and I will be making one for sure. The other one you made (and I have already started on) is the mini version of this made from a pair on vase grip clamps. Just want to say thanks for your excellent videos that are very descriptive and easy to follow

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@stevesloan6775]

Interesting concept! Great effort. Definitely worked!

[@TinoKolarides]

nice job mate, thats a beautiful thing

[@bpr50]

Bloody great work. Don't know why someone hasn't made and marketed before now.

[@tonyhillyard1613]

Excellent job!!!! Thanks very much for sharing your idea. That is my next project when I get a minute.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Great idea, I have 2 massive 12 inch g clamps hanging unused in my garage.....😊

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Perfect!

[@McElhinney65]

You make some very cool tools, I love that you TIG.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@gordondaniels96]

excellent idea from scrap

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you

[@anthonyguy1347]

Very ingenious. A pretty cool tool.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Indeed! thanks for watching

[@tdeje]

Another Great tool !

[@simonbertioli4696]

Brilliant...the point of all this self making is the knowledge gained.. As in anything involving engineering...there is always room for improvement. But never the less...it works...and you made it. Well done 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Well said! 👍

[@markmccoy8304]

Brilliant idea Tom. I've wanted an English wheel for years but could only find Non-English wheels. The panels I need are fairly small so this G clamp will work perfectly.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Glad to help. thanks for watching

[@uti_s1471]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing! A bit wider area between the "mouth" And the "back" would also be handy tho. Maybe a slightly modified clamp would work.

[@jackrichards1863]

Cool for cats , dude. A guy like myself can make a useable E.W. now! Ta!

[@dennisbjones]

Funny, the transition I went through from "ohh, so you are going to trash a Record G clamp" to "look at that cute lil thing" to "what? how cool is that?" lol well done

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Ha thanks 👍 I made sure I didn’t use a good one , I even picked it out of a skip!

[@davegoerzen87]

Love this build and I'll be building one soon. Just thinking about your question regarding a quick release and have my eye on using an F clamp.

[@davidsnyder2000]

Brilliant! I don’t know how you see these tools in your mind when others don’t. Yet another tool you’ve created that no one else has created on KZbin before….that I’ve seen🙂 Great idea👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

😂I don’t know how I come up with them either lol

[@bobfugazy4916]

That's a great idea Tom. You do good work and thank you for sharing that with us.

[@rickdarr5323]

Great idea

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@KeithMooney-sf9gr]

Excellent Tom

[@robertmarsh2656]

Now I want to make one of these

[@pmhoard]

I actually have several of these in various sizes that were manufactured in the early to mid 20's. A body shop friend of mine told me they were for rolling fender lips or fixing dents around windows and chrome trim pieces.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

That’s cool that they have been around for so long! They were bloody clever back then 👍

[@pmhoard]

@@Metal_shaper_tom I got them at an auction. I figured they were for metal shaping of some kind but they were rusted and didn't work. I figured they would make cool wall hangers for the garage. But, I have slowly been restoring them and putting them to use. They are quite handy when you need to do small work.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yeah there’s always that one job that comes along that it’s perfect for

[@evanfrucht]

I have the same welding helmet. Cheap hood but It's exceptionally good for its price. Nice work

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yeah I agree ☝️👍

[@tboyz1]

awesome idea thanks for sharing.

[@LairdScooby]

I had a similar idea but as i've not used (or needed so far) an English Wheel for nearly 40 years i didn't pursue it. However this has given me inspiration to continue with my original idea which was to use an "old skool" valve spring compressor to give the quick-release facility. Modern versions tend to be a bit flimsy but i have an old one hung in my shed so might sacrifice that........... Nice to know the idea works in practice as well as theory! ;) :D

[@521farmer]

So did ya build it so we could see thks for sharing your idea good going give it try pretty easy just the joints to open it l,m trying to figure it out let us know how ya did from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later 😊

[@LairdScooby]

@@521farmer Not built it as yet, too many other things on the go and these days, i can't move about as quick or for as long as i used to! Pending further minor upgrades/tweaks, i've just finished upgrading my manual tyre changer (think Harbor Freight manual tyre changer) so i can have it freestanding and sit on a swivel chair while i change the tyre. Hoping to get a video of that in use once it's finished and i'm happy with it though.

[@521farmer]

well i,m retired and ther is never enough hours in a day to get all the things we want to get done around here winter is Close at hands means inside jobs soon so thks for gettin back keep us posted on the Adventure coming up later from Canada SK were it,s Mighty Chilly in winter Here Minus 45 last yr for weeks on End Brr Later @@LairdScooby

[@luizchevelle7218]

Baby English wheel!

[@521farmer]

Howdie awesome thanks for sharing your project with us ya make it look easy so going to build this too see what happens ya showed us how so cant be to difficult to make so glad found ya Joined up for adventure mighty fine man from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later 😊

[@tomthumb3085]

Brilliant idea, thanks for sharing this.

[@geoffcollins6332]

Great job on the back ground music Andy.

[@Joe.Doucette]

Looks great, Tom!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers joe👍

[@franksgarage8551]

Nice! I made one bearings abd a home made clamp. 6205 top bearing and a spherical od lower bearing.

[@2litrepeter.]

Fun little project

[@agnesogunmuyiwa7598]

Many Thanks.

[@Dominicocho]

Good stuff papá!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Really nice job thanks for sharing.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

No problem 👍

[@Choober65]

Human creativity.

[@jonathangehman4005]

I wish I'd thought of this myself! I have just the right clamp and all the bits to finish it. Super handy for small jobs and great for teaching the basics to someone without using up all my best scraps on the big one. 10 out of 10

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks Jonathan 👍

[@Freebird67]

Tom great idea could be the next item for sales from you guys like the Slapper tool

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yes definitely!! we have put it in the description that I would make some if people are interested so fingers crossed 🤞

[@g3garage]

Love to see folks making their own tools in the shop. Great job!

[@antstephenson9497]

Great idea great project and nicely build, cool.

[@snoopu2601]

That looks very professional compared to other's I seen home made but they still worked and got the job done. One I seen was made using lifting weights with a bearing put in the middle 2lb weights or 1lb weight yours looks great for small peices. 👍🏽

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks snoop 👍

[@MiniMattTV]

Awesome idea! Perfect little project!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@shedendman]

Cracking job there

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@duncanallan5224]

Hi Tom not only it this great i found your Tig welding easier to follow than lessons on Tig welding lol some times watching is easier than being told haha top work :) :) :)

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks Duncan glad you enjoyed it. Try this video as I do a lot of tig in this one 👍. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIepgnWejqpgodU

[@marciabaldwin2506]

What a brilliant idea thank you for sharing enjoyed your video ♥️

[@anemone104]

Nice! Thanks for posting. Wish I'd had this when I made up some sill sections to edit the rust holes in my old van for the MoT.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@Squintanditsmint]

Great idea, I'll be trying this for myself. I've been looking at wheels and bead rollers for a while, with a different set of dies you could easily tip an edge or roll a bead on this too. Cheers.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you. It’s just an idea I had and thought I’d share it as it’s very useful. This would be easy to make custom wheels for them one off jobs!

[@paulpaintshop103]

Was thinking exactly the same thing, I've got a few bead roller dies which I will use as well, I've already got a full size wheel but that looks handy.

[@jorgschwartze6895]

Fantastic.

[@jadymulqueeney]

Brilliant, thanks

[@qakaos]

Well done!, I started building something similar a little while ago..must finish it off :)

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yeah definitely you won’t regret it 👍

[@davidcloughly4901]

Great video What’s going on with the cool car in the background!!

[@DaveyBlue32]

She’s a perfect little wheel! Get a little more curve on your lower wheel so she’ll curve it a little quicker! Quite nice!!! Love it!!! 👍😁

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks David, that's a common misconception, less crown actually moves the material quicker as there is more material being stretched, more crown concentrates the stretch to a smaller area.

[@daos3300]

very cute!

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Fink it’s bloomin marvellous. Shamed to say when someone welds I still turn my head away from my iPad! Have a passion for Airstream vans but could only build a Basecamp with straight curved flat aluminium and acrylic windows. Think a compound curve for regular Airstream will have to wait. I’m 75yrs and need first to do course on welding. Maybe after that...

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi Peter . Yes it can still be very bright on videos! Airstreams are lovely. I hope you get to give it a go one day 👍

[@bennyhill3642]

Gr8 vid. Thank you very much😇😁

[@endoxr4]

I made my own English wheel couple of years back from some bearings for anvils and some old 2 inch thick tubing that has 1/4 inch wall thickness works very well made a couple of pieces. It could be improved but I need to find more time to practice on it then maybe one day I’ll get a bought one.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It a good feeling when you make your own! We are very luck to use a large cast edwards wheel in our day jobs. even very basic ones are a couple of hundred quid so I thought this idea might give people the opportunity to make one for very little money and just your time to make it and it still produces a good result.

[@endoxr4]

Plus if done a wheel arch could even use g clamp one to smooth out as can be hand held too not just in a vice Definitely good feeling making something and even better when it works. 😁

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

@@endoxr4 lol completely agree

[@iandonkin6762]

Love it! Thanks for sharing as always 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It’s a pleasure. Cheers Ian 👍

[@billkahl1147]

That's a cool mini wheeling machine! You do some very nice work.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers bill 👍

[@Defender110SLO]

Owsome.👍🏻 Cheers. 🍻

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks al 👍

[@grahamjohn331]

Very nice project

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@LikeDotAudio]

Awesome.

[@donwright3427]

Well done to you.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks don

[@dougwernham5209]

Very interesting video excellent result

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers Doug 👍

[@sergiovazquez5546]

Excelente talento camarada. Saludos

[@TomChame]

Very neat, thanks.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks👍

[@escort402]

That is a brilliant idea. you have given me the encouragement to have a go and make one myself 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

That’s brilliant John! Good luck with it 👍

[@mofosheee3189]

Very nice!

[@johnbernstein1127]

Brilliant!!!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@jarekmace1536]

A Lancia with "a bit of a rust issue"?! Surely you jest! Good build idea. To square the rollers before weld-up, try putting straight rollers in first so that the faces meet up square, rather than fight the radius on the lower roller.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Good idea 👍 Lancia….. even the word gives me shivers 😬

[@BC5391]

looks great

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks

[@markg6jvy135]

Excellent 👍👏👏

[@tramptruck4859]

Excellent 🙂. At some point I need to make a repair panel for an R129 Mercedes wing, this would be perfect.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Fantastic glad you like it 👍

[@outgoingcare]

When welding on the top bracket, alignment is critical. use a flat bar each side to join the brackets, aligned.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Good idea 👍

[@JoJo-js5ft]

Genius!

[@theeyeofthebeholder7099]

Great!

[@StevesConsul]

That's a good idea I will keep that in mind If I ever want to curve a small panel.

[@cbcarper9681]

Excellent

[@kawataufik5098]

That very good machine you did but can be more BIGER space to put larger sheets how much cost you or can you and time? Thanks

[@paule01]

I will Definitely be making this, Brilliant work!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Awesome! Glad to hear it 👨‍🏭

[@jenniferaby442]

Great tool idea, but I'd do one extra step. The weld seam in side the larger square tube would have been cleaned up for smoother up and down movement .

[@JustinPaul1st]

Reckon you be better of using DOM tube as it has no inner welded seam

[@karlalton3170]

Great job mate well impressed with that build 😁😁🤘🤘

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks Karl 👍

[@Alllivesmatter24]

Lookin good 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍

[@Alllivesmatter24]

@@Metal_shaper_tom you’re welcome

[@markwatters6875]

Great job mate 👍🇦🇺

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👨‍🏭

[@123suzukisamurai]

Nice

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Neat welding

[@artist4074]

I would think that a large ballbearing on the bottom would give it a better curve! To get the hole centered in the ballbearing is to put it in a square tubing to get it centered on the drill press!?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Indeed, this was made using bits of scrap in the workshop, if we were to improve it, then small bearings inset in counterbores would be the way forward, but for what it is, it's OK 👍

[@asciimation]

Looks very neat! You can actually buy little wheels, second hand at least, if you look up Stiles-Herman English wheels. They seem to have been used more for smoothing than raising shape.