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UNCRATING

•  Remove the top lid from the crate.
•  With the lid removed, the components can be accessed. Remove all packaging 

insulation and boxed components.

•  Remove the wooden blocks and foam pinning the English Wheel in place to 

facilitate easy removal.

PINCH AND CRUSH HAZARD! 

• 

The Eastwood Elite Large Frame English Wheel is a heavy as-
sembly 265 lbs. [120 kg] which can cause serious injuries if 
allowed to drop. The use of a Hoist or similar mechanical lifting 
equipment capable of lifting a minimum of 300 lbs. [136 kg] is 
required. Lifting straps rated for a minimum of 300 lbs. [136 kg] 
are required (not included).

• 

Obtaining the assistance of a capable helper during assembly is 
strongly recommended

• 

Avoid pinching hands while handling parts and during assem-
bly. The use of thick, well-fitting work gloves is strongly  
recommended.

• 

The wearing of approved safety shoes is strongly recommended 
when uncrating, assembling, and operating the Eastwood Elite 
Large Frame English Wheel. Keep fingers and hands away from 
moving parts when operating.

•  To lift the English Wheel, utilization of an engine crane or other lifting device is 

highly recommended. Loop a strap around the top of the Frame biased towards 
the rear and lift

 (FIG 2)

.

•  Lift the English Wheel upright and carefully set it down in the crate. Reposition 

the lifting strap around the Frame Spacer as shown 

(FIG 3)

.

•  Lift and set the English Wheel in the desired mounting location. Leave the lifting 

equipment in place to assist attachment of the mount brackets 

(FIG 4)

.

FIG. 2

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 4

Summary of Contents for Elite 64646

Page 1: ...LARGE FRAME ENGLISH WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Item 64646...

Page 2: ...0 343 9353 tech eastwood com CONTENTS 1 English Wheel Assembly A Includes 1 Wheel Yoke Assembly B with 8 203mm Diameter Wheel 1 Anvil Yoke Assembly C with 5 127mm Radius Anvil installed 2 Mounting Bra...

Page 3: ...rticles can be ejected from the metal surface when rolling Sheet metal edges and corners are sharp and can injure eyes Always wear ANSI approved eye protection when operating this tool Before beginnin...

Page 4: ...LISH WHEEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FIG 1 FIG 1 FIG 1 Wheel Yoke Tube Mounting Bolts Wheel Yoke Anvil Storage Bracket Type 2 Bracket Type 1 Wheel Yoke Tube Wheel Yoke Tube Mounting Screws Wheel Anvil...

Page 5: ...helper during assembly is strongly recommended Avoid pinching hands while handling parts and during assem bly The use of thick well fitting work gloves is strongly recommended The wearing of approved...

Page 6: ...or tool damage it is required to mount the frame securely to the work surface or frame before moving forward 7 16 12mm through bolts or lag screws with washers should be used ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD...

Page 7: ...ality medium bodied chassis grease to the Jackscrew threads for smoothest operation Thread the Jackscrew into the bottom of the Frame until it begins to engage the bottom of the Anvil Tube FIG 8 Insta...

Page 8: ...Jackscrew Check alignment of Anvil to the Anvil Tube with the straight edge FIG 11 If necessary loosen the Anvil Yoke set screws and rotate into alignment Verify visually the Wheel Yoke and Wheel are...

Page 9: ...across the Wheel and the Anvil FIG 15 in both directions FIG 16 The straight edge ideally should lay flush with both Wheel and Anvil faces However a 1 8 3mm gap will not affect wheeling If adjustment...

Page 10: ...IG 18 If more angle is needed on the Anvil a strip of metal can be placed in the bottom of the Anvil Yoke slot FIG 17 to shim the Anvil Axle up or down FIG 18 NOTE some professional wheelers also util...

Page 11: ...al metal working books and videos containing material on English Wheeling by different well known metal workers then determine which methods appeal most to you The 1 most important rule in becoming an...

Page 12: ...htly spaced sweeping W or X pattern over the Anvil for best results Note that the W pattern will produce a curve in one direction only while the X will produce a compound curve or bowl effect Practici...

Page 13: ...r at both sides The easiest way to accomplish this is Insert the Axle and place one of the spacers over it FIG 27 Carefully as not to knock the spacer off maneuver the Wheel into position and push the...

Page 14: ...nd Wheel into alignment With the alignment verified the Anvil Tube set screws can be lightly tightened DO NOT over tighten the Anvil Tube Screws as the Anvil Tube needs to able to move up and down smo...

Page 15: ...To order parts and supplies 800 343 9353 eastwood com 15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...F version of this manual is available at eastwood com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 USA 800 343 9353 eastwood com ADDITIONAL ITEMS R D MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES Visit eastwood...

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