Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 Bought me a new toy ,why? Dont need a reason why to buy tools haha! Home Depot had an Evolution chop on sale for $230 . Thing cuts 2 pieces of flat strap 3/16 steel like butter oooohhh baby ! 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Midlife 814 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 There's one tool I've always drooled over to have and haven't pulled the trigger: an English Wheel. I've done all of my metal shaping by hand so far, and my fingers are getting just a wee bit tired. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 Nice score Jim. I've wanted one since I saw one in a welding classroom I took back circa 1985. I also drool over metal shrinker/stretchers, and that English wheel Randy mentioned. Some day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 I use my dual shrinker/stretcher and English wheel every day making engine panels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 25, 2020 The ones from harbor freight are actually decent for small panels ,i bought them several years ago and use the shrinker stretcher quite a bit . I made a few panels with the english wheel and the planishing hammer . I cant believe how easily the saw cuts ,they are low rpm ...no ,not RPM he is high speed haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Ridge Runner said: The ones from harbor freight are actually decent for small panels ,i bought them several years ago and use the shrinker stretcher quite a bit . I made a few panels with the english wheel and the planishing hammer . I cant believe how easily the saw cuts ,they are low rpm ...no ,not RPM he is just high Fixed it for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted April 25, 2020 21 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Bought me a new toy ,why? Dont need a reason why to buy tools haha! Home Depot had an Evolution chop on sale for $230 . Thing cuts 2 pieces of flat strap 3/16 steel like butter oooohhh baby ! I got one too, it really cuts steel as easy as it does wood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
