haven't actually seen them in use, but I know of the tools.

The Eastwoods' planishing hammer/ english wheel combo is supposed to have some some awards so they must be pretty good.

Thing about the english wheel, is it needs a lot of practice to get it right.

Planishing hammer is about the same, but it goes faster ( and is louder )

if ya got the $$, the time, and the patience, I say go for it.

your biggest question is: to buy the stand or make it yourself.