Blown away by your skill level and quality of work, as a joiner of 30+ years breaking into metal work and fabrication later in life, this gives me much food for thought, I need more toys, I mean tools.... kudos my man!!
Hey Bart, like they say, it's your welder and you can play with it as much as you want! It's your time and materials. Oh and your finishing work on your projects is becoming so impeccable I would be afraid to use it!
About fully welding everything, I had a teacher in our "middle" school that was fond of telling us, "It's your little red wagon, you push or pull it as you see fit." to tell us that some things were just our decision and we had to decide for ourselves. I think that fits here too.
Thanks for the great video. I was planning on beefing up my cheap bead roller and I plan on using many of your ideas. I mig weld mostly and am concerned about heat and warping the main plate. I have the same tig welder you have the V205T but have not done much tig and definitely need more practice. Really like the stand idea with the roller die storage. Very nice work, it is appreciated that you share this!
Hi Bart, Thank you for sharing this with the TH-cam audience. I found your video very helpful in my research for my first bead roller. I too have see wheels instead of a handle and wondered why. But now I know. Kind regards Paul from 48SPOKES (UK)
That was interesting to watch ! The improvements are great. I have access to both a cheap bead roller And a quailty bead roller. Neither has a motor, but there are times I wish I had the ability to move the work with a foot controled motor freeing both hands for moving the part being worked on. Thank you for allowing us to view your ideas. Be Safe and Well
You are an artist. I have to admit when you painted it I was a little disappointed. It was so beautiful bare metal with all the weld blueing. But it looks fantastic! Nice job to you sir! Anyone who could thumbs down this video is simply a hack who can't appreciate the quality.
nice job looks great. i found myself doing the same thing about 20 yrs ago. i added a right angle variable speed gearmoter (scrapyard find) with a foreward and rev foot pedal.for a true one man operation i also made a thicker 3/4"mount plate with enough depth to reach 24".i just recently dismantled it to gain shop space for tools i will use more often. hope you get more use out of yours
Wow Great job !! I have to get back to finishing the one I built from scratch . Other projects have gotten in the way so maybe this winter I will have more time ...
What a fantastic over kill! I plan to add 3 small bearings on the face of the fence so that it will roll rather then glide and possibly hang up on a cut edge and kick out while trying to make a straight line bead roll. Food for thought.
If you're planning on doing long straight stripes the motor helps but speed makes for fast problems. The beauty is in the eye of the hand rolled product
Improve the end results ? Watched this start to finish and I'll say the end results are a more user friendly roller hands down. I'd think that tool will be a hand me down for many users, beautifully done Bart and many thumbs up !!
Barts Metalwork ah, in my case, the benefits of being retired. I need to make things, but only when i want to (grumbles about how long it’s taking to finish the welder/plasma cutter cart).
Great video, thanks for sharing. Another great personal preference for me is to fill my sealed machines with sand...., shot, or concrete works too. Adds good weight dexterity and sound damper. Again great build ,thanks
What a great build! You did a wonderful job! What about adding a fence to the platform like a table saw. That way you would have a guide to keep the sheet metal straight as you run it through.
Thanks! Yes a fence would be a good idea. The holes have M5 threads and I did use some small bearings to mount on there to guide longer panels. That worked oke but the reach is limited.
Windscreen motor is the best upgrade of them all ... Cheap Chinese spreed control costs £5... Computer 19v power supply works a treat... Then you'll realise what a pain the handle was 👍
Yes I thought about that. But it's not to big of a problem. And I had to limit myself somewhere... ;-). The plan is to use this one for the next year or two, get to know the machine and what I like or want to change and then make a complete new design with that. Then there will be no more set screws ;-).
That's awesome! I feel your pain though, I've just finished welding up a table for my lathe and it has warped badly! I'll have to start over this weekend, I feel like the guy who broke those taps!
The high quality ones with power feed are to expensive for me. This took me a few days and I have the tools to do it. I will design and make my own roller with motor in the future and this was a good step in between.
I wanted to start learning this skill with a manual machine. Some people prefer that. This is a good start so I can learn what is importand in the design. One day I will make my own design and that will be motorized.
Weld will pull the material together. So if the plate is pulled round by the welds on top you can put the same (or a few more) weld on the bottom to pull it back. Then grind the welds of.
Great transformation! though over time the painted roller handle will lose its paint ,so maybe a polished wheel would serve as contrast,and practical application. Nice though,very neat
The part I don’t understand is why you didn’t make the table use the same tubing as the bottom like a receiver hitch type idea to simplify the mounting and removal of the table when you need the extra space
Well, if that is the only part I see it as a compliment ;-). Btw. yes you could do that. But I also wanted to make the table adjustable in height for different rolls and depth of the bead.
Hallo tolles Video, 2 Fragen hätte ich. 1. Kann das sein das du aus den neuen Bundesländern (DDR) kommst? 2. Kann man bei dir einen Bauplan für deinen im Video benutzten 2 in 1 Rollen bender erwerben?
Hallo Gerry, Ich komme aus den Niederlanden. Fur diese rollen bender habe ich leider keine bauplannen aber auf meine YT kanaal ist ein bau series von 4 video's.
Mooie modificatie iets anders wat ik bedoeld had maar geweldig en de lassen ja wat kan ik daar over zeggen het is een genot om er naar te kijken ga gewoon door
Blown away by your skill level and quality of work, as a joiner of 30+ years breaking into metal work and fabrication later in life, this gives me much food for thought, I need more toys, I mean tools.... kudos my man!!
I've been metal working for over 20 years and I just picked up a couple of tricks watching you. Thanks!
Hey Bart, like they say, it's your welder and you can play with it as much as you want! It's your time and materials. Oh and your finishing work on your projects is becoming so impeccable I would be afraid to use it!
My favorite build of a cheap bread roller so far. I love the depth guide, that's brilliant. The whole thing is very well done.
Thanks!
About fully welding everything, I had a teacher in our "middle" school that was fond of telling us, "It's your little red wagon, you push or pull it as you see fit." to tell us that some things were just our decision and we had to decide for ourselves.
I think that fits here too.
Thanks for the great video. I was planning on beefing up my cheap bead roller and I plan on using many of your ideas. I mig weld mostly and am concerned about heat and warping the main plate. I have the same tig welder you have the V205T but have not done much tig and definitely need more practice. Really like the stand idea with the roller die storage. Very nice work, it is appreciated that you share this!
Thanks. And for welding MIG also works fine. Just clamp the main plate or use some welding/heat to straighten it.
Love the new handwheel, what a great idea. Just found your channel, I'll be watching some more tomorrow night I think. 👍
Thanks. Have fun 👍
I know I am a little late to this video but ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC job. Very, very impressed. Thank you for posting.
Never too late 😉. Thanks
Nice job!!! Craftsmanship is top notch! Especially liked the name plate. Thank you for sharing!!!
oh my goodness... what a beautiful work... maaaaaaan you are presenting the quality of the old europeans... God bless you
Thank you
You did an awesome job on that bead roller. Very nice!
Great job on the bead roller, thanks for posting!
Fabulous job my friend, loved watching you work !!
That’s a dandy! Strong work, my friend.
You do very nice work. It's making me miss my old equipment that has been packed away for 20 years. Good Luck, Rick
Outstanding work, and great job documenting everything.
Very nicely done, GREAT modifications!!
Thanks!
Hi Bart, Thank you for sharing this with the TH-cam audience. I found your video very helpful in my research for my first bead roller. I too have see wheels instead of a handle and wondered why. But now I know.
Kind regards Paul from 48SPOKES (UK)
Thanks. Thats nice to hear.
I wish I had a metal scrap yard You really did get lucky good for you and nice job
That was interesting to watch !
The improvements are great.
I have access to both a cheap bead roller And a quailty bead roller.
Neither has a motor, but there are times I wish I had the ability to move the work with a foot controled motor freeing both hands for moving the part being worked on.
Thank you for allowing us to view your ideas.
Be Safe and Well
Thanks! Yes for most jobs this would work fine but a motor makes it more relaxed. I will add one in the future.
Nice work That should make a world of difference in the operation and finish product. A lot of great ideas.
Thanks, and yes it makes a big difference.
You are an artist. I have to admit when you painted it I was a little disappointed. It was so beautiful bare metal with all the weld blueing. But it looks fantastic! Nice job to you sir! Anyone who could thumbs down this video is simply a hack who can't appreciate the quality.
Thanks!
Very nice modifications... excellent workmanship.....
Thanks 👍
WELL GOTA SAY THATS BY FAR THE BEST BEAD ROLLER MODIFICATION VIDEO , GREAT JOB THANK YOU
Thanks!
I would make it the same way and would worry what the peanut gallery comments were.keep up the good work looking forward to more of your projects.
Amazing craftsmanship!
nice job looks great. i found myself doing the same thing about 20 yrs ago. i added a right angle variable speed gearmoter (scrapyard find) with a foreward and rev foot pedal.for a true one man operation i also made a thicker 3/4"mount plate with enough depth to reach 24".i just recently dismantled it to gain shop space for tools i will use more often. hope you get more use out of yours
Thanks. I think I will use it for some nice projects and costumer jobs.
Just bought a similar bead roller.....wow...I can probably do a few of your ideas...really enjoyed your video!!!! 😜🍁
You have amazing tools to modify a piece of equipment
the bead roller came out spectacular,thanks for sharing
Thanks 👍
I like that, well done young man!
Thank you 👍
That is quite the modification! Well done sir!
Thank you
9:11 Damn! If I could weld like that I'd do the same. That's simply beautiful.
Beautiful job❤
Hi Bart, loved it, just come across you and looking forward to your other vids, Joe
Wow Great job !! I have to get back to finishing the one I built from scratch . Other projects have gotten in the way so maybe this winter I will have more time ...
Amazing workmanship.
Thanks
Nice work. You are very thorough.
Thanks 👍
Todo es super perfecto! La rueda más preciosa y útil que vi! Felicitaciones!
Who very very nice ! Excellent work . 10 of 10 !!!
Excellent work. Thanks.
Well done mate looks great
What a fantastic over kill! I plan to add 3 small bearings on the face of the fence so that it will roll rather then glide and possibly hang up on a cut edge and kick out while trying to make a straight line bead roll. Food for thought.
Thanks, and good idea about the bearings
Amazing job man!!! Very detailed!! Really nice welding!!! Congrats!!!
Thanks 👍
That looks amazing! I'd love to own that!
Nice job a motor and foot control is well worth the effort if you are working alone makes life so much easier I have added that to mine works fine.
Yes I think I will add one in the future.
Nice project, impressive skills!
Nicely done ✅👍
Jonge jongen, je hebt het echt goed gedaan!!, niet alleen maar sterker maar ook functioneler, peetje af 👍👍
Dank je!
I went to Lazze's Metal Shaping school back in 2010. He's only about an hour away from where I live.
Nice. Wish I could do that
Nice work 👍
Zou die kerel er zelf niet op gekomen zijn om die afgebroken tappen eruit te halen, vraag ik me af?? Enfin, jij had geluk! Mooi resultaat weer Bart!
Dank je. En ik vermoed dat het weghalen van de tap toch tot teveel beschadiging zou zorgen om het te verkopen als product.
Fantastic helpful ideas. thanks for the very nice info.
Excellent job. love the detail
If you're planning on doing long straight stripes the motor helps but speed makes for fast problems. The beauty is in the eye of the hand rolled product
Yes, I found that the 'pointer' works great for longer beads. Even with hand power. But very slow speed motor would work even better.
Improve the end results ? Watched this start to finish and I'll say the end results are a more user friendly roller hands down. I'd think that tool will be a hand me down for many users, beautifully done Bart and many thumbs up !!
Thank you!
Nice job! My wife loves how clean your welds are. I only have a mig and stick welder. And less experience.
Thank you. I just bought a MIG welder two weeks ago. Need to practice on that.
Are you sure your wife is watching at his welds?
:)
Крутой станок получился! Основательный предусмотрел возможные нюансы в работе! ЛАЙК + подписка!!!
Great job sir ,
Crazy bro…absolutely Crazy!😎
Great job Bart
Thanks!
That’s unreal I just reinforced mine etc but the other mods you have done are out of this world
I too dislike open frames. I prefer your way. nicely done !
Very nice work! Cheers, Doug
Very nice great work
Thanks 👍
This came out really nice! Great job
Thanks 👍
Very nice. I didn’t build a floor stand, but i did motorized mine with a variable speed drive. I prefer having two hands available to hold the sheet.
Thanks, and I do think I will add a motor in the future. For now I will use it without on some projects that I need to make.
Barts Metalwork ah, in my case, the benefits of being retired. I need to make things, but only when i want to (grumbles about how long it’s taking to finish the welder/plasma cutter cart).
A REALY NICE JOB,KEEP IT UP.
Thanks 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing. Another great personal preference for me is to fill my sealed machines with sand...., shot, or concrete works too. Adds good weight dexterity and sound damper. Again great build ,thanks
Beautiful job, you're like me, start out with a moderate approach and before you know it you've gone overboard with the modifications.
Thanks 👍
This is a little old but I recently bought a cheaper unit & plan to use some of your updating on my rig. Thanks.
Good to hear. Maybe old video but still usefull. I still enjoy mine.
What a great build! You did a wonderful job! What about adding a fence to the platform like a table saw. That way you would have a guide to keep the sheet metal straight as you run it through.
Thanks! Yes a fence would be a good idea. The holes have M5 threads and I did use some small bearings to mount on there to guide longer panels. That worked oke but the reach is limited.
Very pretty job!! Congrats!
Thank you!
Windscreen motor is the best upgrade of them all ... Cheap Chinese spreed control costs £5...
Computer 19v power supply works a treat... Then you'll realise what a pain the handle was 👍
Very beautiful 👌👏👏
Thank you
Well done mate. Awesome job..
Thanks 👍
One thing.....you didnt get rid of the set screws on the dies.....
Yes I thought about that. But it's not to big of a problem. And I had to limit myself somewhere... ;-). The plan is to use this one for the next year or two, get to know the machine and what I like or want to change and then make a complete new design with that. Then there will be no more set screws ;-).
Super job!
Thanks
That's awesome! I feel your pain though, I've just finished welding up a table for my lathe and it has warped badly! I'll have to start over this weekend, I feel like the guy who broke those taps!
Thanks. And to bad about your table. Maybe you can fix it with some welds on opposite side or torch.
Nice job
Wow. Lots of work and fabrication. Could have bought a good one with s power feed and got to work on projects a week earlier!
The high quality ones with power feed are to expensive for me. This took me a few days and I have the tools to do it. I will design and make my own roller with motor in the future and this was a good step in between.
Very well made :-) I got one like your "old-new" one, and you have some nice ideas, that i think i need to try out ;-)
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u r definately a thorogh craftsman...nice job
Thanks
Excelente diseño y muy buena gráfica pasó a paso . A pesar que no entiendo inglés lo entendí todo .Sugiero poner subtítulos en castellano.
Bart! Thank you for taking the time to record, edit and post the video! Your modifications were well thought out and your craftsmanship is next level.
An artist - Metalworker
very nice video and mods the best complete one i seen .....cant wait to see your motorized mod in future it should be done very nice too
You earned yourself another subscriber.
Thanks 👍
Excellent work...like it
Beautiful work! Since you went to all that effort to do this upgrade, why not motorise the tool at the same time?
I wanted to start learning this skill with a manual machine. Some people prefer that. This is a good start so I can learn what is importand in the design. One day I will make my own design and that will be motorized.
Mooi project en een hele verbetering 👍
I'm running Megan stead of tag but I agree everything gets one bead to close it up and then I start stitching
What was that little trick you did to flatten that round plate at 8:50?
Weld will pull the material together. So if the plate is pulled round by the welds on top you can put the same (or a few more) weld on the bottom to pull it back. Then grind the welds of.
Beautiful welds
Thanks!
Great transformation! though over time the painted roller handle will lose its paint ,so maybe a polished wheel would serve as contrast,and practical application. Nice though,very neat
Thanks, and yes I agree. A polished stainless steel handwheel would be very nice and function. Next time ;-)
Great project. Thanks.
The part I don’t understand is why you didn’t make the table use the same tubing as the bottom like a receiver hitch type idea to simplify the mounting and removal of the table when you need the extra space
Well, if that is the only part I see it as a compliment ;-). Btw. yes you could do that. But I also wanted to make the table adjustable in height for different rolls and depth of the bead.
very impressive. thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Hallo tolles Video, 2 Fragen hätte ich.
1. Kann das sein das du aus den neuen Bundesländern (DDR) kommst?
2. Kann man bei dir einen Bauplan für deinen im Video benutzten 2 in 1 Rollen bender erwerben?
Hallo Gerry, Ich komme aus den Niederlanden. Fur diese rollen bender habe ich leider keine bauplannen aber auf meine YT kanaal ist ein bau series von 4 video's.
Thanks, I really enjoyed it
Mooie modificatie iets anders wat ik bedoeld had maar geweldig en de lassen ja wat kan ik daar over zeggen het is een genot om er naar te kijken ga gewoon door
Dank je