LOL - well, it's a philosophy.

Thanks Marc - very much appreciated. It's sure been a fun project and I can't wait to fumble around trying to make panels for real.

Thanks - I have learned a lot reading his books and watching his videos over the years.

Upcoming video! When I'm done making stainless steel trim.

Hope you enjoyed it!

I should be able to start my first project in a month or so using the machine. I can't wait to learn how that works.

I know... but at the time, Joe was saying that he was out of the wheel game. I'm very glad he's still committed to supplying the very best wheels.

Thanks 👍

Good to know - I'm always worried about the heat cycle! I thought about adding more 6" X 3" to the frame perpendicular to the original frame for exactly this reason. I just didn't have enough material and I would have to order 24' of the stuff...so far so good.

@@ThrottleStopGarage 250 F? I've worked in powder coating for over 30 years, the lower end for us is 350 with most running around 400 F plus some extra dwell time for the thickness of the material but that still shouldn't distort your frame. Most impressive machine you've made! I'll go back to my Eastwood bolt together bench top model now. (sigh)

@@allanpeters Thanks Allan - as long as I get confirmation from experts like yourself that nothing weird is going to happen, I'm happy to send it out.

Thanks! High praise indeed. Can't wait to try making real panels.

Welcome aboard! I'm happy you have found the information useful. Those awesome sweatshirts are also available in the store (check description).

Thanks - it was fun to play around with something new! Filming in 4K sure does fill up the hard drives though.

Thanks - Yes - it was assembled in Nova Scotia.

It's in the running for sure. I've got to get a few samples.

First Sesame Street reference! Glad you've enjoyed it so far. Now to make something.

LOL - well, I try Alan.

Thanks - I'm trying to work out a machine plate or something to signal that I built the thing - I do expect it may outlast me.

Glad you enjoyed it...fun project as promised.

Thank you! Cheers!

52" That's HUGE! I appreciate craft and those that take care to make nice things. Joe's wheels are works of art. It's too bad it's more of a hobby industry than something he could make work.

Can't wait to get some work done with the wheel. Coming soon enough.

Cool - I think you've mentioned it before. It really was cool to run that first test piece and have a bit of fun working out what the heck you have to do to track. Hats off to those that make this look easy!

We're having trouble getting anything across the border. Just had the powder sent back because it had sat for over a week without being delivered.

Much appreciated! I'm glad you're enjoying the adventure.

Overthinking is a real habit for me. I was so happy when I could feel the subtle tracks and could feel them disappearing! That was pretty cool to me. You read about this stuff and watch all the videos but until you feel it...I can see how it could become addictive.

@@ThrottleStopGarage I find wheeling to be very therapeutic, I have a chunk of metal that I just work on randomly for that purpose.

Awesome! Thank you!

@@ThrottleStopGarage You're welcome! You can always email me at "jon" at our url, and I'll set you up with a free membership (usually $39/year) and you can post your videos on our forum whenever you want. Looks like you're one of us :)

Thanks!

I know a few people with these wheels - no one complains.

@@ThrottleStopGarage my only complaint is it only came with one bottle die and I kick myself for not buying a set 2 year's ago for 150 bucks now there 250.

Thanks for the sub!

Having issues getting powder - but you're on the right track.

Cheers - it was time to put a new intro into the set.

@@ThrottleStopGarage pretty fancy, what do you use to edit video and do stuff like the intro?

Thanks - getting back on the car this week. I've got a subframe to rebuild!

I'm having trouble finding a local powder coater who is decent...let alone the colour choice.

@@ThrottleStopGarage oh that's a shame 😒 I hope you finde one soon 🙏🏼

I'm thinking I'll make some wooden boxes to store the wheels and just store them on a shelf. Safe and out of the dirt/dust and moisture.

Yup

Thanks - trying to keep it so I can move the thing without a crane.

Fresh blue would be cool...I do have a "blue" car fetish - all 4 of my cars are blue. And never fear - I've got a couple more cars in the wings waiting for some care and attention.

I'm not sure - I find that any abrasive gets clogged by the stuff. The purple pads are the best because they really are non-clogging. The flat bar was the worst - it was crazy thick.

@@ThrottleStopGarage Good point

True - I've thought about just painting it. I just don't have the space right now and would like the durability of the powder. I hope the heat doesn't move things much.

@@ThrottleStopGarage powder good for abrasion but it is pretty brittle. When you will be using wheel, frame going to bend a little, it can develop cracks in powder over time. I know it's unusual but maybe pay a painter to paint frame.

Interesting. I've seen people shim the anvil to do as your suggesting. It will be fun to learn.

I've not used it in anger just yet. I'm trapped in the spiral of details on the build right now and I'm making stainless steel trim. Over the next 6 months, it will start to get some use. I'm a complete novice, but I can say that working the little bit of metal with the wheel that I have - it moves metal very quickly. I think a little flex is desirable and I've seen people make great looking panels from the cheap wheels. The more flex in the machine, the less consistent it would be. I also think it's easier to learn on a machine that does what it's suppose to do.

@@ThrottleStopGarage The million dollar question .. What's it supposed to do ? Importing a good machine down here isn't going to happen, it'd be cheaper to pay someone to build the body for me. I'm like you, I have to build it with no wheeling experience in order to gain some wheeling experience ... so every detail you find will be super helpful. I'm finding those with experience don't say much, and those with lots to say don't have much experience ? Seems to be that old debate of engineer vs. artist ?

@Funkiwi Kid build it as stiff as you can. I did buy anvils with flats and I'll post more content on doing this when I have some experience. I went through the same issue you're finding...that's why I made this video.

I found another series that I'm guessing will interest you as much as it did me. This guy has his own technique but check out his wheel and how little it flexes, the wheels never touch. I'd guess there's a good reason the originals were made from cast which will usually have a lot less flex than steel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gapnmKSotJOmd4U.html And this one on the shape of the wheels kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8h2lJp83sDDoHU.html

Absolutely - brilliant journey.

Glad to hear this.

It sure used to Greg. Like you - I have to be very careful and I use Lennox blades and have had good luck with them. I also had a few Bosch blades with lower TPI for thicker material that were fine. Most of the rest were garbage. I use a pretty coarse blade (10-14 TPI) as it's the best fit for the general cutting that I do. I hate cut-off wheels...so most of the cutting is handled by the portaband. I try to blow it out periodically to keep the metal swarf off the wheels and out of the bearing guides. I've had to replace the bottom blade guide once when it locked up.

@@ThrottleStopGarage I was mostly using 24tpi as I was doing a lot of tubing and that sort of thing. Good blades didn't seem to help but I haven't tried Lennox. Used Morse, Milwaukee, and the Fastenal house brand rockriver or something. I think I just have to chill out more with my cutting and maybe make the course blades my regular.

@@gregpetroski6333 My guess is more TPI - three teeth in the work is what is suggested. I've had better luck with coarser blades on the portaband.

No, more of an olive green. I also found a blue that's close to the car's eventual colour. What I can't find is someone local to do the work. I may have to road trip it or paint it myself.

How cold does it need to get? Liquid nitrogen?

@@ThrottleStopGarage canadian midsummer temperatures 🤣

Arc length Joel. With the mic around a foot from the weld (I really should do a video that shows why I don't do a lot of arc shots with my equipment...) you can really hear it. When I was arc welding full time, you could hear the good welders because they make less noise. Even in this video, I can see when I'm really close with the tungsten and when I'm not - I also vary the height as I weld so I don't dip the rod in the tungsten. Having the magnifier means I don't make that mistake as often - but I can hear the change in tone as I pull up a fraction.

@@ThrottleStopGarage I must be 3/4 deaf lol, your mic puts my ears to shame. I'm sure you've said it and I missed it, what machine are you running?

Thanks!

Nope - it's in the running.

I've done that lots. Mostly it's fine - but for larger pieces it's a pain because I don't have the space to get it out of my way.

Thanks - my real hope is that someone will measure these things. I was following what I saw other people do for the basic design. I was really surprised with how easily it moved. Then when I found that there isn't much real information on how stiff is stiff or even what would be recommended, it gave me the push I needed to measure and see. I'm very happy now and can't wait to try to make real panels.

Trolling Keith...not advisable.

@@ThrottleStopGarage I don't think he'd see it as "trolling". He's received a few suggestions to paint various machines pink over the years. By way of response he produced a can of 'Manly Pink' to paint an item with - after removal of the Hot Pink cap, the can of course turned out to contain some classic machine grey. So I think Keith would probably LOL.

I have no way of knowing what is right Tom - I could find nothing that said X is the amount of deflection you need. Having consistent contact pressure is (guessing) important and seems to be the difference between cheap and expensive machines.

What are you talking about? There are zero issues with this video.

I can see in your description that your video got copyrighted. So if there is no issues i apologize

@@ikmalsomadani9970 No problem - the music is from the YT collection and they're providing proper attribution to the artists. Anyway - thanks for the notice - there are no problems.

That would have looked cool. Oh well, powder coat was the choice.