Building Gene Winfields Bead Roller

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You will see the Modified Harbor Freight Bead Roller I made for Gene Winfield. I go through the complete process from start to finish showing all mods and machine work. You will see the material used and how it was formed of fabricated to come out with one of the most useful machines you will have in your shop.
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[@Aint1S]

Mr. Jere, I'm just glad to see you're back on and making more videos these days... Sadly, KZbin's too greedy and decided to take the majority of the ad revenue for themselves while quadrupling the ads seen. Every 4 minutes, there's an ad; however, the channel doesn't see one complete cent from these invasive ads.

[@kusmanf]

Your demonstration is fabulous. I got a very good idea regarding the beading machine building. Thank you. Wish you all the best for your success.

[@TLervis]

I took a picture of this bead roller last time I was in Gene's shop and I have since planned on doing a bunch of upgrades to my similar roller based on that picture. It's Great to come across this video and have all the guesswork taken out of the project. Thanks a ton Jere, great work!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Tyler. If you look on my web site ( jerekirkpatrick.com ) you will find a complete set of plans that comes with a DVD. It might help you with finding all the material you will need to complete this project. Give me a call if you have any questions and be sure to subscribe to my channel. Jere

[@TLervis]

Jere Kirkpatrick subscribed! Will definitely take a look at your site. Thanks again.

[@ww321]

Great video Jere ! I have a Harbor Freight bead roller and flanger I've been wanting to hop up a little. I like what you have done with Gene's. My friend and metal working mentor is Richard Ruth. Thank's for the videos ! :)

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Kevin. Even using half hard material I would drill and tap and use the spreader block to increase rigidity and have a place to mount a fence. If you are doing repetitive work the quick clamp speeds up work a bunch. Thanks Jere

[@adambergendorff2702]

wow great video and very well thought out mods, thanks for taking the time to make it

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Adam. All of the mods were made to my original bead roller over about a 3 year span. That gave me time to make sure the modification was what I wanted and worked well. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@yjjeeper90]

Thanks for the pictures and explanation! I picked up a few more modifications for mine.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks for watching. I hope the info will serve you well. Please subscribe if not already. Jere

[@mikemakuh5319]

Great upgrades and some very innovative design!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Mike: I made the modifications over a period of about two years. The first three being frame support, gear reduction with electric forward - reverse, and quick clamp. The rest came as I became familiar with the machine and wanted it to do more. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe and ring the bell. Jere

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Kusman. I just finished building three more this last week. Two of them are sold and I have one for sale. I am making drawings for all the parts and will be making them available shortly. Jere

[@kusmanf]

Sir, Thanks for the information. Only thing is it is very expensive for me to get down a machine from Europe or USA since I am from Sri Lanka. So I am going to build one for myself just to use in my workshop. Therefore I am learning how to build one from experts like you. If I could have drawings of your machine as you have mentioned, it will be a great help to me. Thank you. Brgds. Kusman

[@Kevin_747]

Good work and tutorial. I plan on motorizing my bead roller. I don't do steel , just H14 aluminum so I'm not sure I will add bracing mods.

[@dennissastini1749]

Thanks so much for the videos I was in willits today but was there for my moms hip replacement surgery unfortunately didn’t have time to check out the shop hopefully will have time soon thanks again for sharing the knowledge

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Dennis. If you get a chance to come by while you are in town call first at 1-707-459-2523. I will be in the shop most of this week. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@mikecondoluci53]

OK THANKS JERE

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Tyler. No I don't mind sharing information. I now have a complete set of plans to compliment the build of the Bead Roller. They are quite complete, done on a CAD system. There are sections with all the sources of material and hardware. Also included is a DVD that walks you through each page giving tips and what to watch out for during the build. Call me at 1-707-459-2523 and I will help you with what ever you need. Jere

[@wwboydsr]

Nice work Jerry

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Walt. It took a couple of years of modifying my original to get to the final result I was after. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@javierv.r.6977]

Excellent Jere!!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you Javier. These mods make the machine much more user friendly. Jere

[@javierv.r.6977]

The best modification I have seen.

[@davidr4332]

Hi i had to watch it twice to work out how you modified it , you did a excellent job there well done . Am from Australia and we haven't got Habor Freight Bead Roller here but still would work the same principles if i got a cheap Bead Roller thanks for sharing your ideas .... And that Kid dose look like Chip Foose , lol.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi David. You can make all the modifications to any plate type bead roller. The only variation will be the amount the top shaft will move. That is determined by the width of the gears. I think Chip Foose was bowling that day. Jere

[@tylerwagner4364]

What is the part number on the gear reduction you used if you dont mind sharing. thanks

[@jonbon1904]

Hi Jere, watched this couple of months ago and it's great. I've been hanging out for the plans - are they available yet? Cheers, john

[@tomthompson7400]

very well thought out yet simple enough to make .

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

It took years to get it to to where I wanted it. Jere

[@tomthompson7400]

@@jerekirkpatrick2092 simple things always demand a lot of thinking about .. simple is the ultimate sophistication .

[@TheBsstopper]

So I just started watching your videos and your flat washer beadroller ideas was a big help but this video is just amazing not only the quality of your craftsmanship but Gene Winfield is my hero I have always wanted to meet him great video great ideas great work !!!!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks again Lefturns. I was just doing a bead roller demo with Gene 2 weekends ago in San Jose CA. He is still going strong at 90 years old. I'm glad you like my videos. Jere

[@TheBsstopper]

Yes that man is a genius the greatest of all time in my book but I’m in Virginia so it’s very hard for me to get to his shows

[@nitrofish1974]

Thats an awesome 👌 build jere, especially for gene,

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

It took many years of adding different features to the machine. I was doing a class with Gene in San Jose when he asked me at lunch time to build him one just like mine. Jere

[@nitrofish1974]

@@jerekirkpatrick2092 hey Jere, Looking at harbor freight web site here in Florida and the don't stock it any more, Northern tool has one 17in throat, I will pick up then get your DVD kit to build one, awesome 👏

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

@@nitrofish1974 Let me know if you have any questions. Jere

[@GarryFullerSr]

Very Nice looking machine. should last quite awhile.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks Garry. I just got finished today shooting another bead roller video. It should be up next week. I will be spending this weekend teaching welding aluminum with the Hen Rob torch and Ron Covel will be shortening a 32 Ford grill and Lazzi will be doing some english wheel work. Thanks for the comment. Jere

[@TysonClancy-Jones]

Looks great! What is the pitch diameter and tooth count on the gears? Thank-you

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

The ratio of the gear box is 30:1. You can purchase a complete set of plans with DVD off of my web sight. Jere

[@1NRG24Seven]

Wish you would have shown the build working at the end to see how it performed. I am guessing maybe you did another video for that? Or did you do like you said at the end of this video just deliver the bead roller for who you made it for?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

+1NRG24Seven Here is a link to it being used. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiWkGSao8yfr5Y If the link does not work look for my video called Bead Roller Practice. You can go to my channel and see other video's I've made. Jere

[@alexanderkosslik820]

Thank you very much. fine description. With greetings from Russia ✌😊

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Alexander: I hope you got some information from this video. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@mikecondoluci53]

GREAT VIDEO WHAT RPMS DO YOU TURN YOUR DIES FROM HIGH TO LOW SPEED, THANKS AGAIN

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Mike: I have no idea what the RPM of the dies are. I adjust the speed to what I am beading. I go faster in the straight parts and then jog the peddle to slow down in the tight spots. I hope this is help full. Jere

[@tomwagemans1872]

Nice modifications. I'm getting mine shortly and will be doing some off your ideas. Thanks. Subcrided !

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Tom. Not all mods need to be done at the same time. After stiffening the frame, and fabricating some sort of mounting base, the most use full mod would be making the top shaft movable. Being able to align dies saves a lot of time when setting up the machine. It also allows you to make a different profile using the same dies. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@garyfraser341]

nice design but the motor you chose is bulky and in the way by the looks of it. expensive as well. why not use a gear reduction motor? I am using a 1/8th hp gear reduction 8 rpm on mine and it is more compact and looks better in my opinion. your work is very nice and some good ideas there. the one thing I see that I wouldn't do is the quick release. if doing a piece of 16gauge I find it difficult to believe that you can go from one bead to the next with the quick release without screwing the block down to get the depth in the bead. but hey if it works for you that is all that matters. great video too lots of info. thankyou.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thanks for your comments Gary. I like getting feedback. Does your gear motor have forward and reverse and variable speed? On my original build I used what I had in my shop which was a reduction box and my drill motor. It is not in the way of the slot in the bead roller. The drill I got for Genes machine was $75.00 from Crags List. The bell crank is a 2 to 1 increase of the movement of the quick clamp. If it were too hard to pull the handle down you could unscrew the "T" handle one or two turns reengage and then turn one or two down saving the time to unscrew completely. Please send me a photo of your setup. I like seeing the ways of doing things. [e-mail]. Jere

[@toddswitzer5542]

One question what is the cost of all the mods?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

+Todd Switzer I bought most of the parts from McMaster Carr and the reduction box from Surplus Center. The total was a little over $200.00. Plus the cost of the drill motor which can be purchased from Craigslist. My plans are $40.00 in the US. Jere

[@Ronin_4130]

We are still using this bead roller at genes!

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Rafael. I am glad to hear you are still using the machine. Do you need any updates or help with using it? Give me a call if you need any help. We missed Gene at the Santa Cruz get together last month. Hope he is feeling well and have a nice Thanks Giving. Jere

[@Ronin_4130]

Jere Kirkpatrick yes he’s feeling a bit better he’s in Japan right now ! And I will get your number definitely call you thanks again !

[@Aint1S]

Now, I have a question for you Mr. Jere. Couldn't you use an old windshield wiper motor to power your bead roller?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hi Aint: Forward, reverse, and variable speed are built into the drill. Also the drill can be taken off of the bead roller and used as it was intended. Jere

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Thank you Bob. I learned my trade from Phil Remington. Google his name. Jere

[@drewskeec288]

Jere Kirkpatrick would you build one if paid?

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Drew. I have one complete right now. They are $1,750.00 complete with foot switch, all the dies that come from HF, and ready to go. All you need is the Milwaukee drill motor and a place to mount it. The last one I shipped to Michigan cost an extra $100.00 for the box to ship it in. The shipping amount would be determined by where you live. Jere

[@steveriddell1937]

Have you made your drawings available yet to sell

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Steve: Yes. If you go to my web sight (link below) click on the link for "Plans and DVD's". There is a complete set of plans with the info where to get the parts. You also get a DVD that steps you through every page of the plans. While you are on my web sight scroll down on the main screen and you will see what I have been doing since 1959. Thanks for watching and your interest in the plans. Jere

[@THECROWN1966]

How much to build a unit like that? P.S. enjoy all your videos....

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello Crown. I just had a fellow come down from Oregon to pick one up. I have one more on the shelf as of today. They are $1750.00 with all the dies that come with them, and a foot switch. You supply the motor. I sent one to PA and the shipping crate cost $100.00. Shipping would depend on where you live. Give me a call or E Mail if you have an interest. Thanks for watching. Jere

[@THECROWN1966]

@@jerekirkpatrick2092 Jere, can I get your email, I didn't see it on your web page. Thanks Julian C. Mpls ,Mn.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

@@THECROWN1966 Hi Julian. My email is [e-mail] You can copy and paste. Jere

[@JohnSmith-sf8gj]

I'm befuddled that THE Gene Winfield didn't own the best production bead roller available. Pexto comes to mind or something to that affect, cast iron at least, but asked for a modified Harbor Freight style instead.

[@jerekirkpatrick2092]

Hello John. THE Gene Winfield has 3 other bead rollers in his shop and he uses the bead roller I made for him most often. I have also made him several other die sets. The movable top shaft, the quick release, movable fence, keyed shafts, variable speed, and having dies made to suit. Jere

[@THECROWN1966]

Jere, sent you an email yesterday...