Miniature or Micro English Wheel

@DHarris: That would work. I get the impression that the lower wheel is spring loaded? Spring tension adjusted by the screw?
 
Re: spring tension - that would be my guess - also, you would need some type of adjustment if you wanted to use smaller / larger radius crowned wheels - - and utilize it on varying thicknesses of metals.
 
I don't know much about English wheels, But i'd sure like to see some of your models if you have the time to post some pics. Dave
 
conibear said:
I don't know much about English wheels, But i'd sure like to see some of your models if you have the time to post some pics. Dave
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Well firstly, "models" is much too strong a word. They are...ummm..."rustic" to say the least. I mostly build "yard art" or junk art. Actual modelling is something I'm just getting into and I have a LOT to learn.

Secondly, I'll have to take some pictures of a couple of the ones that came out fairly decent, I can't seem to find any at the moment. I know I took some but digital pictures are, if anything, more difficult to keep track of than physical prints...

However, at the risk of embarrassing myself, a couple pictures of my junk art, built out of whatever I can find in my scrap pile:

mc4.jpg

dozer2.jpg
 
I think those two examples show some great creativity - - love the motorcycle!
 
Some of my first attempts at actual models:

plow6.jpg

A two bottom moldboard plow to go behind one of my Ertl toy tractors.

blower2.jpg

blowerrear.jpg

A copy of the Pronovost snowblower I have for my real tractor.

cylinder2.jpg

The beginnings of a copy of the front end loader on a generic model of the John Deere 750 tractor I used to have. (Upgraded to a new Kubota)
 
Thank you.

I used to be on a board with guys that could REALLY build stuff out of brass. Unbelievable detail and craftsmanship. Way out of my league.
 
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