Thanks Doug, just when I'd finally stopped searching CL for a used EW I don't have space for. uggggh

Here's some correct reproduction inner fender extensions I make in small batches for 77-78 and 79-81 Firebirds. Just use a cheapo HF roller for them.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...psyug6qczi.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...pspgyjwvrq.jpg

Here is my new machine, frame 8mm ~almost 3/8" steel, 25mm~ 1" shafts. Here you can see handels for upper shalf 3" adjustment. Same set up as old one but bigger, deeper and much more heavier.
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pshjsjjgug.jpg

And here something I've done with it:

Lion of Finland:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3rshwyv1.jpg

This was just a pragtice, new plastic die I made:
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pszpsmjvir.jpg

A simple flame job:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10ldr7as.jpg

Nice machine! I'd love to play with one that big.

"Just practice" he says... lol :lol:

You're talented! Keep it up :cheers:

That is a serious piece of equipment!

I'm just getting started and doubt I will make anything too complex. Being able to build floor pan pieces and other small patch pieces would be my goal. My brother bought this for me for Christmas, completely unexpected. Heaviest present I ever got. I still have to get it out the box and assemble it when I get some free time.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0087_200660087

Thanks guy's

I builded my first beadroller about 20 years ago.

I still stand behind that you need to practice. Also need to know how to work.

For these better to have motorized model w/food pedal.

Plan first how and in what order.

If doing multible beads or deep ones, pre strech. I use EW or planishing hammer.

Get good tools, practice with them. Get enough free space, a comfortable position, good chair, support table.

One important matter is how to draw your lines, picture to sheet. Some print to sticky paper, I print idea to clear film and shoot it to wall with old school projector. Hang my work piece to wall and trow the lines with marker. I made inner fender to one of my project today:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pshvdpqw71.jpg


Cant show you any more yet so dont ask. All in good times.
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...pss9kyjlun.jpg

Its just one way to do it. What works best. World is full with better ones than me. But thx anyway.

I got that same chinise EW. Add 20ft of thick squaretube and it will stop flexing. Anvils are ok, lower anvil quick adjuster is a joke. You can work with out modifications but it flex and takes longer time to get job done.

Picked up a bead roller just need to clean it up a little. I was told it had not been used in 5 years


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psteqhrdmg.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4aqr2fk5.jpg



Tore it all apart cleaned it up all sanded down ready for prime.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswmnefxlo.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...pso9ekmcg3.jpg

WTF --- you painted all of that and left rusty stuff???


Hey -- nice find!!!!

Ha ha Greg still in the process. Everything should be done by end of today.

Just got it fitted on the new stand.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psaoww3af6.jpg