New Bead Roller

[acourtjester]

Attachment 2299Here is a HD Bead Roller I built I have built others. This one has improvements over the other with an adjustable top shaft (in/out) and has a quick release clamping mechanism for repeatable pressure settings. This was my first large project using my PM 256 Tig.
Check out the youtube videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aAOQAGsV38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubTn...eature=related

Have fun
Tom

[ogorir]

what did you end up doing for a motor? it looks like the bottom roller is unpowered, I've never seen that before. how well does it work?

[acourtjester]

HI
The bottom shaft is powered and it works fine If you vied the videos you would see that.
It has a foot controller so you can use it with both hands.

have fun
Tom

[ogorir]

that's a nice machine you've designed, well thought out. I'd still like to know what you used for a motor, but it looks like I have to buy the plans for that. are they for sale yet?

[everlastsupport]

Very nice job Tom,

Demo was good too. Looks better than store bough.

[acourtjester]

I have used different motor on the different Bead Rollers I have built. What is shown in the video is a HF 1/2 Drill motor that I converted to be controlled by a foot controll (speed and on/off).
If you want other info on the motor PM me and I will supply it. And the plans are for sale (acourtjester@hotmail.com) motor info free.

Have fun
Tom

[SeanMurphy265]

That is some nice work! Looks like that was quite the challenge to build.

[morgaj1]

Just when I think I am sharpening my fab skills, I run across someone with your skill level. Amazing!