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These Big Powerhouse Wheeling Machines were built from plans by a TM Tech Customer

See Other Wheeling Machines I and Other Wheeling Machines II

Powerhouse Wheeling Machines
 

In 1982, Kent built his own wheeling machine from scratch, using information gained from several fine craftsmen.  Over the years, demand for high-quality wheels grew.  We offer two models:

• The Little Powerhouse Wheeling Machine - available in plan form or built to order
  
  
• The Big Powerhouse Wheeling Machine - plans - see below

The Big Powerhouse Wheeling Machine

It's about more than just shiny paint—this tool is for those rare people serious about quality production work, and who want a proven , durable , and well-designed machine.  Not a "Hobby Tool", this is an industrial grade machine.

Advantages to consider:

• Ideal Stiffness: Arched 3/8" thick frame. The true arch provides the best geometry for the big machines—not possible with tube shapes! This frame will work: 1/8 aluminum, 16 gauge titanium, 14 gauge steel, .090 2024 t6 skins, etc.—without flexing and flip-flopping over center, and without getting sprung and "taking a set."
• Upper Wheel has full relief (not billet), full ball bearing and large diameter for easy

  Read Articles by The Tinman , showing how to use these products. Also learn very practical techniques for welding, brazing, aluminum repair, and much more.

  push-pull, also heat treated and ground —welds on steel sheet planish without ruining the polished working face, and nice runout makes parts true without lumps. Axle thrust washers reduce friction and make wheeling easier!
• Flame-cut & welded construction is of the same used on much American machinery for nearly a century.
• Lower Rolls Hardened and ground for durable precision , to make beautiful parts for many years, from any material that is required.

• So you think the wheeling machine has limits? Check this out

  Wide 3.5" Rolls offer more support, less marking on big panels. Larger contact working mean faster production .
• Liftjack is precision ground and hardened. Acme thread with fitted bronze nut for finest action and durability.
• No Quick Release to wear out—fully brushed and supported flywheel-type handwheel has rapid downdrop and pointer assures accurate reset.
• And the upper saddle and lower saddle can rotate 90deg to enable you to work into the throat on those long panels.
• Triangular Caster Location provides stability without getting underfoot.  Machine only moves if and when you want it to.
• Minimal Shipping Costs because you have the frame built at your location, using our professional drawings and patterns.  Paint quality and color: your choice.
• Well Designed Tool presents the quality you work hard for and keeps earning it for you for years to come.
  
• Powerhouse Wheeling Machines Continued...
  
  
• History of the English Wheel
  
  
• Other Wheeling Machines I
• Other Wheeling Machines II