Check out my new Baileigh bead roller!

For those who don't know, I lucked-out and won the last tech week contest sponsored by Baileigh. I chose their powered bead roller as the prize. Last week this 200 lb. box showed up just days after Shane and I had talked on the phone:



...and inside:





After about 5 minutes of FRANTIC assembly:



The control panel:



36" throat:





The motor:



A handy dye rack:



The pedal control. This is WAY COOL. I thought it would be an on / off switch. It's actually a potentiometer! It works like an accelerator pedal. You can make it CREEP along or make it haul! REAL NEET!!!:



Here is a shot of the dyes it came with (Spoiler roll):



Here's the adjustment crank:



Ok, I'm no metal shapping expert. That said, here goes my feeble attempt on this unsuspecting piece of sheet metal:



First pass:





Another pass:



After messing around, I was able to make a 'patch' for this bead on a roadster door:



This tool is very well-built and high quality! It works GOOD!!! I have BIG PLANS for it ...you'll see. It's going to be life changing! Thanks Baileigh and thanks to the HAMB!!!

What do you guys think???

 

that is nice!

but what do you mean "lucked out"

you did it man, great tech thread and fantastic prize!

 

I think that thing is as cool as it gets, and well deserved for an excellent tech entry!

I also think that I'm so jealous I could spit lightning bolts.......

 

That thing looks sweet!!! great job on the tech article, we have been kicking around ideas of things we could cast ever since.

 

Yeah I'm sure you'll be mastering that lil dude in no time! Could not have went to a better guy!

 

Congrats on winning tech week with a great thread and thanks to Baileigh offering up the prize. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make with the roller.

 

Right on man........

What are the plan?

 

Shane, How much is that thing?
I looked @ the website for prices...
Dave

 

$995

Comes complete with stand, roll holder, 1 set of rolls, variable speed foot pedal. It is a smokin deal if you look at the competition.

 

Awww...send it back, looks like the motor came from China..

 

Congrats!

 

WOW! Suddenly it's Christmas morning!

Now ,be sure to display the "Baileigh" banner proudly on your shop wall!
I jus hope that for everyone of these Shane has given away that he's sold ten of 'um!

Who needs a Pullmax or Yoder with one of these on the shop floor?

Enjoy,

" Spending a nation into generational debt is not an act of compassion "

 

Luck nothing! Your tech post was great! Congrats!

 

Well deserved! Looks like you going to have a great time with your new toy.

 

Cool and it looks like you are getting the hang of using it pretty quick too. I think we are going to see some nifty stuff come off that machine in the future.

 

congrats, very nice piece of equipment

 

Ohhh...that's what I would have chosen as well. Nice job.

 

Dude you earned it but clean those boots before you use the machine.

 

nice prize and i hope you make lots of cool panels with it ,

 

I don't want to let the cat out of the bag just yet... I'll give you a clue or two:

Basket case,
3w,
& lots-o-metal shapping...


... and thanks for all of the kind words guys!

 

Seeing the test pics, it looks like it could do beltline details..

Nice

 

you lucky dog, you certainly deserved it!!!

 

covet the kickass roller

 

Very Slick...Congrats!!!!

 

That's the machine I would have chosen also. I've got a power bead roller that I built many years ago and it works great. The limiting factor is the throat depth..........mine is only 18" which makes reaching the center of door panels and such impossible.
I'm sure it will be no time before your doing panels just like Kiwi Kev.

Frank

 

Ha ha

 

Awsome, when you fill all those die pegs you will really be having fun.

 

sweet!!!!!!!

 

right on

 

mine just came from Woodward today. Ordered ir at Carlise and was shipped free when the boat came in. Seams to be of heavy(1/2") steel. Hand powered with 4 sets of dies.
$149 delivered.