Bead Rolling Kick Plates #2

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In Bead Rolling Kick Plates #2 you will see how to make a top die from scratch. I will be using the lathe to true a piece of ½ inch plate, reduce it's width by 1/16 inch, and see the use of a radios turning attachment I have made for my lathe. There will also be a little TIG welding. I will also be showing the use of skate board wheels as bottom dies on your beading machine.
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[@pedrodiaz8428]

Me encanta su trabajo. De Ibague Colombia. Pedro. I appreciate your work.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Pedro: Thanks. I hope you got some information from this video. Jere

[@abjacques9463]

Your a very fascinating machinist!!!! I'm a retired auto-tech...also just acquired a chinese bead roller...you know what I like 🍁 😜

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Ab. Making tools is a good skill to have. Saves going to the store every time you need something. Jere

[@Rudderify]

Thanks for showing the tool making process....now I want a lathe. Hehe

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Rudderify. Yes a mill and a lathe are essential tools if you plan on making your own tools and machines. As you keep improving your fabricating skills the need for different machines will reveal them self. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@briantownsend1866]

Yes like to see the tool making

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Brian. When it is necessary to, make tooling for a job, I will make that part of the story I am telling. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@georgemadrigal7909]

It 8s always great to see your videos, I get a lot out of them. Thanks

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi George: Be sure to watch my latest series with Ron Covell. There will be a lot of use full info. Thanks for your comment. Jere

[@ddistrbd1]

Jere, I can't get enough of your videos, once I click on one so to see what's all about, I always end up watching the whole thing and then the next (part#2) ,I then need to break myself away from my computer otherwise I'll spend hours watching these interesting videos you have made, please don't stop, there's so much to learn.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello ddi: I like making these videos and am glad they are of some use to you. I may not be as polished as others but I don't spend a lot of time talking unless I have something to say that will give some information. Thank you for your comment and for watching. Please subscribe. Jere

[@troyskeese1503]

I've been following your channel for sometime now . I think it's as important to see how to shape metal as it is how to make the tools to do it . Thank you for sharing your skills .

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you Troy. Back in 1964 when I was working at Shelby American one of the older guys I was learning the trade from said " the sign of a true craftsman is one who makes his own tools". I took that to heart. Jere

[@russelltripp9313]

Yes keep showing both. How tools are made and metal shaping.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Will do Russell. My next video will have a segment on two ways to lay out a hole pattern. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss that one. Jere

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you. You are teaching us that it is possible to build anything we need (OK, granted, if we have the equipment) to do a job. There is always a friend that could make the tool you need to do the job correctly. Your process to find a solution, is very encouraging. Thank you, again.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Guillemermo. Your words are kind. I like making tools that allow for the job to be done correctly. If you take the time to make a tool that fits the job it often saves time in the long run. Also the finished part looks like it was done properly. Thank you for your comments. Jere

[@terrycorbett1907]

You make it look easy that's a sign of a real craftsman thank you for sharing your skills. And please keep showing how you make the tools as well.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Terry. I just finished making a video that will go along with the set of plans I have made for the Radios Turning Tool shown in this video. Soon after the first of the year I will be making a set of dies that are used for making a 1950 Merc. patch panel. The Radios tool will be used and I will explain how it is setup and used. The plans will be made available at that time. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

I enjoy the tool making as much as the fabrication. After all, you can’t have one without the other. Thanks for sharing your skill and experience.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Bill: There are many out there that don't do a job until the package comes with the tool they need. I feel that making the tool gives you more experience understanding how a tool should work and more time on the machines that make it. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@hqlion]

Thank you, it's great learning some new ideas and skills from a craftsman. And the videography is very good too.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you hqlion. I'll continue to show the tools and how they are used. Thanks also for the video part. I'm just an old blacksmith and don't know much about this computer and editing stuff. Jere

[@geoffjordan1847]

love the tool builds. thanks for sharing your wealth of info.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Geoff. I will be showing the tools I make as well as doing the forming Jere

[@rick3095]

thank you

[@indyrodriguez4092]

That was amazing. Thanks for sharing your technics

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

HI Indy: You will find on my channel a lot of tips and tricks that are not of the norm. I have been doing this stuff for a very long time and it is my pleasure to share with others. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe. Jere

[@timvogel358]

Loved watching you create the tooling used for the project! Was trained as a machinist in the late seventies, but ended up pursuing a carrier in construction. Now I work in a production fab shop, and have been teaching myself Tig welding. This is the first video of yours I've watched (part 1) am now subscribed and hit the like and the bell! Awesome stuff brother!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Tim: If you liked that video you will like the one that I am working on at the moment. I should have the editing done today and should have it posted this after noon. I like making my own tools. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@tonyj2216]

Tool making is as interesting as the parts making. You do a great job explaining the process.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Tony. Thank you. I am finishing up a video that will go along with the plans I have made for the Radios Turning Tool shown in this video. I will be making another video showing some dies I'll be making for Gene Winfield for producing patch panels for a 50 Mercury. When that video comes out the plans will be for sale on my web sight. Thanks for the compliment and for watching. Jere

[@adambergendorff2702]

love seeing all of it!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello again Adam I will be showing not only the pieces that the particular video is about but also any special tooling required for accomplishing the end result. I appreciate your input. Jere

[@sturmbringer2011]

Absolutely! Tool making as well as shaping...

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Chris: Stay tuned. I have many projects lined up for both. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@larrystrayer8336]

Thanks for the details and the reasons why. Yes your experience shows. Master roller

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Larry: Thanks for the kind words. Hope you are watching my latest series. Jere

[@OldSkoolF]

Very cool... Just like it was done in the old days.... Make the tools you need..... I still have the Model A Timing Gear Nut Wrench My Uncle Leo made out of 1/4 Flat stock.... I have used it and it has never slipped.... He showed me how to sink antennas, weld old split hoods into one, french tail lights.... You name it a lot of the old tricks..... You older guys have all that info in your heads..... It is priceless!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello OldSkool. At a very young age I learned to watch, listen, and ask lots of questions. I made it a point to find the best person to learn from. Learn to do something from several different people. In the end you will be doing it your way, with the knowledge of many. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@OldSkoolF]

Thanks for the Reply Jere.... I'm 50 and still learning.... Watching this video, I feel a lot more comfortable experimenting with the roller and making dies.... Working on catching up with your upload list.....! Take care.

[@brianorfant1125]

Very educational for me, thank you!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Brian. I will be putting out more informational videos which will include the making of the tooling. Jere

[@goatram1]

Enjoyed the tool making portion and await the video of how to make one. Radius maker. Bought your plans for the bead roller. and binge watching and Liking your Videos. Thanks.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello John. I'm wanting to get my 35 Ford Pickup on the road right now. After I get it going my next project will be making a video that will go along with the radius turning tool plans. Just as the one I made for the bead roller. The plans are already made and have been printed. After that video is made I will do a video with the radius turning tool and it's function. Plus the features that are unique to the one I designed. Thanks for watching. I'm starting on the third one with the 53 Tomorrow. Jere

[@philponticello2303]

Please keep showing the making of all the tooling i love the ball turning tool you have on the tool post to make the radi and it carbide thats awsome! I will be making one of them soon thank you for showing that and please keep on showing the tool making! it Made me hit subscribe!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Phil: I will continue to make tools and show the process. In my up coming video I will be going through my tool box where you will see many tools that I have made over the years. I have a set of plans with a DVD for making a radius turning tool. You can find it on my web sight. Link is below in the description. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Jere

[@bartpickles7476]

Yes I would love to see you make your tooling. I do the very same type of work. Thank you for your vids so far.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Bart. I just had my rotator cuff reattached last Friday and wont be able to make any videos for at least 6 weeks. When I get back to it I will get on with showing some tools I've made over the last 50 years. Jere

[@bartpickles7476]

Jere how is the shoulder?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

The shoulder is coming along nicely, thanks. I am doing range of motion exercises three times a day and last Monday I was released to start weight training with 3 lbs. I have bin out in the shop getting ready to start a new video. The first few will have to be something that wont require much use of the right hand or just show some of the tools I've made or maybe a shop tour. Do you have any thoughts? Jere

[@bavariabearfan]

Yes please, more tooling and the shaping too. It is all very interesting.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi bavaria. I have a number of ho to videos I want to make. I hope to get to them soon. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@bavariabearfan]

Looking forward to them, I subscribed so i will be sure not to miss them.

[@Vic-gh1vx]

Good stuff! you sir are a real craftsman .

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Victor. Thank you. Years of working with the best in their trade has served me well. I am working on a video exclusively for the use of the Radios turning tool. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@michaelsnyder7442]

I really enjoy your videos and want to see the whole process. Thank You.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Michael: I you would like to see more of the radius turning tool in use I have 3 other videos on it in use. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@michaelleblanc3210]

I just acquired a LESSON MOTOR with a gearbox with a chain sprocket and can't wait to get that hooked up to my EASTWOOD bead roller . I need a foot controller and I have a reverse switch for the motor also. Fun times ahead.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Again: You can find the foot switch at McMaster Carr along with any other pieces you may need to complete your machine. Making the top shaft movable is almost a must for aligning dies. And the quick clamp makes resetting the dies a snap. In my plans along with the DVD you can see how to accomplish both of the modifications. Look in the description of this video and you will see a link to my web sight. Click on that and in my sight click on Plans and DVD's. Having these plans will save you a lot of time figuring things out. There are also part numbers and contact information for the parts you will need. Don't forget to cut a keyway in the shafts so the dies don't slip under load. Indeed. Fun times are about to begin. Send me a picture when the project is complete. Jere

[@tkirkwood3366]

Thank you, I want to see it all!!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello T: If you have subscribed you will see my newest posts. One will be coming soon. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@pekkahallikainen2607]

Always equally impressed with your projects. you are the best 👍

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Pekka. Thank you. Soon I will be working on a video using the radios turning tool and how I made it. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@pekkahallikainen2607]

cool. i made one some ears a go. and that’s my top ten tool all night loong. now i building electric motor mod on my beadroller.

[@dannychiguina3962]

Sir,👍I appreciate all the work n Tips much ablie

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Danny. I'm glad you liked it. Jere

[@jackzimmerman1740]

Please keep showing the tool making as well as the metal shaping. Thank you very much.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Jack. I hope to be making more videos on tool making in the future. Jere

[@bpr50]

I would like to see more tool making. Great video.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Brian. I am near completion of moving my shop around and getting back to work along with making videos. I will be taking my channel in a new direction. Meaning I will cover the varied type of work I do and not stick strictly to sheet metal forming (although that will be covered also). In the near future I will be doing a video on how I made the radios turning tool you saw in this video and how to set it up for making a set of tank rolls. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@frankmora8336]

Hello Jere, I been following you for a while. Glad to see you have come up with another video. I am almost done with completing the project using your plans for the Bead Roller and was able to call you with a question. By all means continue with all aspects of bead rolling inclucing how you make custom tools to be able to complete the job.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Frank. Good to talk to you the other day. Has the gear box arrived? I will continue to show tools and tooling along with shaping. I may throw in some Blacksmithing from time to time. Jere

[@frankmora8336]

The gear box has arrived and they have changed it so no need to reverse the shafts that you mentioned in the Video. Also recieved the couplers with spider and foot pedal. All set, just need to finish fabricating a few more parts.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Good to hear Frank. Please post some picks of the completed machine. Jere

[@michaelleblanc3210]

THANKS!!!!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

You are welcome. Jere

[@baazigaj9125]

Yup id love to see homemade tools for workshop.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Baaziga. I will be showing tools that I've made and how to make them in videos yet to come. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@fernandogutierrez7053]

Yes by all means I would like very much to see how you make the things that you come up with. Thank you showing what you have.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Fernando: Thanks for watching. I will continue showing stuff I come up with. Jere

[@willdomschot3077]

love to see a vid on how to make that radius tool you used to make your bead roller tool, if you made that... nice tool

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Will I will be finishing up a video today that will be going along with the plans for the Radios Turning Tool that I designed and fabricated for making my own dies. The plans are already printed and ready to go. I will soon be making a video on making a patch panel for a 50 mercury. When you see that one come out it will be in conjunction with the sale of the plans along with it's complimenting video. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@martinzeller7242]

very interesting to see your talents in action

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you Martin. Are you interested in seeing tooling and how I make tools or would you rather I stuck to shaping? Jere

[@martinzeller7242]

All of it I find it so informative and useful

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you. I was hoping you would say that. Jere

[@ddistrbd1]

I like to see how "triple bead" dies are made , like the corrugated beads we often see on food cans, I wonder if three of washers you made as dies would work.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi DD: Yes using several washers in series would work. Depending on the thickness of the material being worked. You could make one or two beads and then move over the proper amount and make as many as you would like. As for the diameter of the shafts you mentioned in the spacer video. The major diameter of the shafts is 1". They are 7/8" at the end where the dies fit and the dies are 7/8". Therefore no adapters are needed. Thanks for the questions. Jere

[@frankmora8336]

Hello Jere, love watching your videos. Do you have a video on making your radius tool?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Frank. I haven't had time to make one yet but it is on the short list. I already have the plans made up and printed in a booklet. When I get the time to make the video that goes along with the plans I will make a video on how to make and use the tool and offer the plan set at that time. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@l40knuck]

i do like seeing how the tooling ismade as well ithe tooling you use on the lathe for making the radius thank you

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks L.J. I will show some more of the tools and tooling that I have made for special jobs. Jere

[@67cudaksa34]

i was hoping you would show how you make your dies.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Cuda. I will be making some more dies in the future. If you have subscribed you will get a notice when I upload the video. Jere

[@docholiday1034]

Thanks...gives younger guys a start...

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Doc. That is my intent for having these video's. I like to share information about the things I have learned over these many years. I'm glad you got something from this and thanks for watching. Jere

[@wawansetiawan833]

great' I like and I want have this

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks. Jere

[@Ultimateflying1]

Definitely show how you make your tools

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Flyer. I am starting a video to go along with the plans I have made for the radios turning tool. When that is done I will do a video on using the tool and showing the features that I have added to the one I fabricated. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@glennbuzzard7600]

Awesome job !!! Did you make the tool holder for cutting the radius on the 1/2” die ? Great video 👍

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Yes. I designed and built the tool. I am working on a video that will show the tool in use making both concave and convex dies. I have the plans and a video that will be for sale when I put the video up. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@dennissastini1749]

Every piece of information you’re willing to part with would be very informative to me my parents live in Clearlake I would love to take a drive to see your shop while I’m visiting with them if it’s a proper thing to do please let me know and would I need to make an appointment or something like that

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Dennis. With the new year here I will be planning many new videos. I almost always have several projects that I'm working on at any time. I am quite busy in my shop but wouldn't mind you stopping by but please contact me first and let me know the time and date in advance. Thanks for your interest. Jere

[@briantownsend1866]

Mr Kirkpatrick did you make that radius cutting tool for your lathe, if so I would like to know how you made it? Thanks for the videos

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Brian. Yes I made the radius tool. I designed it around material I had at hand. I have the plans for it, already made and printed, and am waiting for the time to make the video that will be bundled with them. At that point I will make a video showing it's use and announce the plans for sale. If you are subscribed to my channel you will see that video and get the plans off of my web sight. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@briantownsend1866]

Jere Kirkpatrick yes I'm a subscriber and thanks for the videos

[@docholiday1034]

Would be nice to make the radius tool

[@michaelleblanc3210]

Everything you show is interesting. What kind of steel do you use for the dies?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Michael: Thanks. The dies were made from an old hydraulic piston. I was told it was 4140. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@mikecondoluci53]

GREAT VIDEO JERE , I JUST GOT A BEAD ROLLER PLAN ON DOING THE SAME MODS YOU DID, IF I NEED ANY CUSTOM DIES MADE WILL YOU MAKE THEM FOR ME? THANKS AGAIN

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Mike: Sorry Mike. They would be quite costly. Setting up a machine to make just one part takes quite a long time and therefore a lot of time. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@curtis4u2]

Love these vids. I have a question regarding lathing. I getting myself a lathe real soon and was wondering can i turn down a x series weld-on hub or similar, to make dies, that has a set screw hole in it or will it damage the tool?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Curtis: If you use a hi speed steer tool bit there should be no problem. Carbide inserts don't like an interrupted cut. If you are asking about the hardness of the material to be cut, watch my video on heat treating bead roller dies and learn how to use a file to determine the hardness of the material you would like to machine. Great question. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed. Jere

[@curtis4u2]

@@jerekirkpatrick2092 perfect, thanks for the reply. I've subscribed and am liking those bead roller vids, keep them coming.

[@mrtws63]

how did u straighten the piece after it started curving ?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Mrtws63: The pieces came out straight once the beads were rolled an equal distance from each side. The ones that had a curve were not kept centered while rolling the bead. I hope this answers the question. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@tomthompson7400]

thats a handy attachment for turning the radius , whats it called .

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Tom: Some call it a radius turning tool and some call it a ball turning tool. If you go to my You Tube channel and click on "videos" you will find a 3 part series on the tool. Thanks for watching and please subscribe. Jere

[@tomthompson7400]

@@jerekirkpatrick2092 Wow , that was nearly instant , I shall subscribe right now. Your swager mods are very clever too , love the drive set up , and you use the whole set up in a refreshing manner.

[@wadycarmonapasos9966]

Sí Compañero me encantan esas máquinas Quiero hacerme una pero necesito saber las las medidas de las piezas que hacen las figuras por favor te hablo de Costa Rica puntarenas es un gusto saludarlo compañeros

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Wady: I have no way of selling internationally. If you send me your E Mail address I will send you the plans. My address is [e-mail]. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe. Jere

[@Shakalowski]

Blueprint of whole tool please :)

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Stevan. I think you are wanting the plans for the radius turning tool. They are complete and have bin printed and ready to go. This next week I will be shooting a complimentary video to go along with the plans like I did for the bead roller plan set. If you are in the US you can give me a call in about two weeks and I can let you know if they are ready for sale. Shortly after I finish the video for the plans I will be making a video specifically on the radius tool showing it's features. Thanks for your interest. Jere PS Computer was down last week.

[@Shakalowski]

This is nice from you,but i'm from Serbia :) so faaar away.Want start making candlelabers,bike reserviors etc this tool is soo usefull!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Stevan. I will be making the video on my turning tool soon and if you are subscribed to my channel you will see it when it is uploaded. Do a search on you tube for "Radius Turning tool" and you will see many types and how they are made. Thanks for the interest. Jere

[@Shakalowski]

SURE.

[@benniecantrell6901]

Mk

[@jimzivny1554]

Great project, thanks for sharing. Yes I enjoy the tool making as much as the metalworking. "You don't make mistakes, you just learn how not to do something", mistakes are when the firemen have to show up!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks James. You caught that part about making a mistake. As soon as I said that I realized that I had learned something that I could use later. Thank you for your input. I appreciate it. Jere