Metal Shaping with Lazze: Rolling a Bead with a Wire Edge

Metal Shaping Guru Lazze, demonstrates how to make bead with a wire edge for fenders or other parts for so you can easily duplicate, repair a fender or panel, or make a whole new one from scratch on a bead roller.
This metal shaping tip, is a technique using the Lazze Power Bead Roller, and applies to edges and fenders on cars and motorcycles, and may work on other metal shaping tools.
For more information on Lazze metal shaping books, Lazze metal shaping tools manufactured in the United States, DVD's, and hands on classes as his facility in California, visit ‪‪www.lazzemetalshaping.com‬‬‬ and subscribe to Lazze's videos and see others at ‪www.youtube.com‬/lazzemetalshaping

[@R1FamilyR1]

Lazze, you are really inspirational. Thanks for showing so many cool tricks. I love watching your videos.

[@TheMick26]

I love to see a person skilled in his craft and confident and kind enough to share with others who want to learn. Much respect to you Lazze. Thank you sir for another excellent video.
Best regards,
Mickey Moten

[@ghasemfarahani1129]

lazze ,warm greetings from iran to you,we love you,your tricks are always helpful,thanks

[@gateway8833]

You Sir are brilliant.

[@inventsc]

i love watching your videos. This is so inspiring. Thanks

[@kstone119]

Great Video Lazze, I have a 29 Chevy truck needing repair on the rear fenders and this is the info I have been wanting..Thanks for the Video
regards
Kevin Stone
metalanimation

[@lazzemetalshaping]

@kstone119
Remember, I try and take video or 'how to' requests. I need to know what you guys and gals are having challenges with.

[@DieselRamcharger]

Awesome work, love the bead roller. Seems much sturdier than the miter bros ones we use.

[@lazzemetalshaping]

Thanks guys, this was the TH-cam version of the one we made for the new '33-'34 three window coupe from scratch DVD we are making.

[@Gallows_Motorcycle]

very well explained! thumbs up

[@kinstar]

i dont do body works but this is getting me so into it now, but all i can say is you did that wire edge perfectly!. Much respect for helping and sharing your tips out to others

[@911Sound]

Good Guy ! Great work!

[@markwymer9870]

Great stuff! You make it look easy. Like everything I'm sure to do it right it's much trickier than it looks.

[@hasphoto1906]

Great video.

[@Nirotix]

I'm a Sheet Metal Worker by trade... our trade encompasses HVAC, Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Roofs and Siding as well as so much more.
THIS is how Automobiles were made back in the day. Now they are simply stamped by large 2000 Ton presses and spot welded by robots. BUT, in the end, the Sheet Metal Worker will be there to repair, restore or rebuild it as the robot won't. :)

[@billtheswordguy5914]

Fascinating....I do all this over the edge of the anvil with hammers. Not as quickly though!
But its all there...the 90 degree bend, the kick over the top, the lay in the wire and lock it in place, and the reverse curve. I can usually get it pretty crisp, but I find that the English wheel (flat, shimmed on one side) will crisp it up, make it look machine made.

[@CoolIHandIMatt]

Excellent work very through and clear, Good tutorial, thanks mate

[@markwymer9870]

Great stuff!

[@DUKESTUBE]

Awesome!

[@robotennis61]

nice job.

[@videogalore]

I've had a look on your website, but couldn't find any dies listed separately. Do you sell these dies as pairs?

[@cyclejunk50]

thanks

[@Bleriotman]

Very interesting! I learn a lot every time I watch one of your videos! One thing I wonder is, I have a 1912 Brush, which has not only a wired fender, but also a little splash apron that is rolled into the are where the wire is, in other words, it seems one sheet is rolled over the top, and the apron is rolled under the bottom. Are you familiar with that technique? How is it done?

[@lazzemetalshaping]

William May I would like to see some detailed images of it. If the apron is what appears in the images online, to be about an inch and is vertical, it might have been done by a specialized machine or dies. There are several ways it could be replicated today. Thanks for watching and asking the question!

[@Supraman007]

Thanks again for all your videos. Do you put in the wire and then shape it? I'm assuming you do but thought I would ask. If so, Is that copper wire or some other soft metal that would allow you to shape it on the English Wheel after you put in the wire?

[@lazzemetalshaping]

Thanks for the question. The wire is added when the metal shape is complete. Once the wire edge is installed, it is crimped so securely, it would make any additional shaping 'challenging,' at best. Next time we're teaching this in the class, we'll add the wire to a flat sheet and see how much we can shape it afterwards.