UNSW Making

English Wheel

The English wheel is a metalworking tool that enables a craftsperson to form compound (double curvature) curves from flat sheets of metal such as aluminium or steel.

 

Metalmaster EWM-75 Manual (pdf)

The English wheel is a metalworking tool that enables a craftsperson to form compound (double curvature) curves from flat sheets of metal such as aluminium or steel.

 

Metalmaster EWM-75 Manual (pdf)

Suitable Materials

  • Metal
  • Mild Steel
  • Non-Ferrous Metals

Process

  • Forming
  • Pressing
  • Rolling

Machine Locations

Makerspace Facility Make Model Work area Number of machines
Design Futures Lab Metal Workshop Metalmaster EWM-75 711mm throat capacity, 2mm material thickness 1
The Making Centre The Toolroom - Metal Workshop Hafco EWM-89 1