Fifield
Fabrication
Upper Wheel Fifield Fabrication English Wheel
Fabricating the upper wheel for the English wheel.
Start with a 9 inch diameter piece of 1018 cold rolled steel a bit over 3 inches long. This chunk of steel weighs about 70 pounds.
The center hole has been drilled to 15/16". Drilling the last of six "lightning" one inch holes.
Ream the center 15/16" drilled hole to 1".
Spinning the Upper Wheel.
Facing the first side.
First side polished, edge rounded and wheel reversed on mandrel. Facing the working surface. Getting it close, final cuts will follow over full width.
Facing the second side while cutting to 3 inch width.
Second side polished.
More to come.
Please Call Mike at 1-315-738-1399 for additional information.
or email info@fifieldfabrication.com
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Last Updated: 08/14/2004