TESTING A VEVOR 18' BEAD ROLLER IN TWEED'S GARAGE.

#VEVOR SENT ONE OF THEIR 18" BEAD ROLLERS FOR MR TWEED TO HAVE A LOOK AT. IN THIS VIDEO I SET IT UP AND RUN A FEW STEEL TEST PIECES THROUGH A SELECTION OF THE ROLLER SETS THAT COME WITH IT TO SEE HOW IT PERFORMS OUT OF THE BOX, THEN CONCLUDE WITH A SUMMING UP OF WHAT I THOUGHT OF IT.

[asciimation]

Ah, yes, one of these. I modified mine as others have mentioned. 1 inch square steel tube welded to the back to stiffen it. A new T handle for the main tightening bold. A spring between the frame and the top rollers to help lift it off. And I used a windscreen wiper motor and bicycle chain and sprockets with a 12 volt reversible speed controller and foot pedal to control it. If the wheels have a lock grub screw I never used the end bolts. I only use them on my home made dies. For a tipping die I just used an 3mm steel disc that was the middle bit left from a hole cut with a big hole saw. I machined up a simple plastic lower die. I never do up those back bolts really tight. You need enough tension so the top roller bar can mode up and down but not in and out. The problem then is they come loose. I was going to replace them with studs and nylock nuts so I can set the tension then leave them. The lower one you do up tight of course.

[abcdefg]

That looks like a very handy bead roller set! The main problem here is taking too much bite, if you take much smaller depth runs you will find it much easier and get a straighter line, the vertical brace is really good, but you should use that as a depth stop for your bead position whenever you can, you just let one side run against the brace and that is one thing you do not have to worry about, the old Edwards machines had a built in depth stop, the awful bolt adjusters need to be replaced with a slotted screw with a pivoting handle, that is much quicker and will be plenty strong enough for the small amount of advance in depth, do not be tempted to let another person wind the handle! It will result in harsh words when your fingers go under the rollers! Stay safe! Chris B.

[glenmiller]

Nice of them to send you the bead roller to test out. I have a similar one that I have modified extensively. But the first thing I did was ditch the crank and replace it with a cheap pressed steel steering wheel, it makes a world of difference for turning the dies. Take care Mr Tweed

[gbentley]

Vevor Espana !! MrT. Nice simple piece of kit. Just the job for the floorpans. Best for 2024.

[bobuilt]

I've had one of these for a few years. I've made panels for Range Rovers, Land Rovers and a Tr7 so far. I have braced mine, made a T handle for the top and used a quick release handle on the vertical lock. I put a radius on the bead dies but I've also made a tipping die which is very useful for door skin Edge repairs. They are cheap and cheerful but wonderfully useful. I'm assuming you will be taking delivery of their shrinker stretcher next to compliment this.

[coplandjason]

Good review and it looks to be a very useful piece of kit, I have a few bits of Velour's stuff in my workshop, for the moment I can't fault them

[terryblackman]

That is going to be one very handy tool.

[shedbythetracks]

You make a good salesman.. I have absolutely no use for such a machine yet after hearing your pitch, I feel my life will be empty without one. Cheers from the shed

[chrissills]

I bet you have lots of funny shape bit of metal in your work shop.well done.

[RobertEnglish-gy]

Lets see, after 18 optional cost extras, motor, foot switch, strength adding side frame, spring return, fence, fancy deck and 20 rollers, etc., yep, it works great... I got carried away... Oh and a tension control spinner knob...

[retromechanicalengineer]

I may just have to treat myself. Save me having to snaffle the one at work! It really helps to have an assistant turn the handle for you. We did soften the edges of all of the rollers at work, it stops them digging in and marking the edges of the bead.
Best wishes, Dean.

[austinswallow]

Just watched the Kustom video, I can see you doing machining work on your standard set to improve them! Looks a nice bit of kit and professional results look possible - finishing off the beads with the cut down punch - a la Kustom - makes it look much better - how good were the factory beads on the Riley in comparison? Look forward to seeing the new steelwork! Thanks for sharing!

[StuartsShed]

Thank you - for referring to your measuring instrument as a rule - and not as a *shudder* ruler.

[GeoffHale-qcvs]

It’s a shame they do not come with a tipping die and roller, it would be really useful feature

[dwillett]

You and your dog would be an asset to Aston Martin ❤

[VinceJones-ujcm]

You could use the clamp that you fitted for a guide. I'm shure that you could modify it.😂. I have a planetary 12volt motor. Slow and very powerful. Any use to you?

[paulwootton]

There is sum huffin and a puffin going on...is there a need to warm up (the operator) before use?

[normansandds]

MR tWEED JUST AN IDER TRY DOING MULTYBUL PASSES STARTING WITH A SETTING PASS THEN GOING DEAPER,

[DaveKing-tm]

Urn the handle around so that you don't, have to stretch so far

[benspeedschannel]

Turbo Conquering Mega Eagle did a cracking couple of videos on improving these budget bead rollers, check it out 👍👍