Eastwood Fender Roller vs $50 Amazon Knockoff

[@TWRX_Chuck]

I've only done a few cars, but so far the Amazon one has worked fine.

[@bwhaley419]

I just got mine . Going to be rolling this weekend.

[@DavidMartin916]

I have used both and I can tell you that your premonition about the jack screw is correct. the Amazon hardware including the jack screw is much cheaper metal and it gets unusable over time. especially if it's used a lot. I bought an Eastwood to his in last time and notic we don't definitely adjusts and works better. However of you only need to use it once or twice the Amazon will do just fine. To be fair I did not lube the Amazon jack screw. I loaned it to several people. by the time I got it back it was unusable. with lube it might last longer. But it's not the welds or the thickness of the metal that matters it's the hardware. you could probably upgrade the hardware on the Amazon one but you'd be close to the price of the Eastwood by that point anyway. Great video!

[@TheFLGUY76]

Great info ty

[@clanaoaarmyofallah2557]

Looks good enough to do one simple job. Dont need a 100 dollar tool to simply roll fenders

[@BlakesGarage]

Interesting I would have thought they would have been identical from the same China factory. Nice review 👍🏼

[@RaceGerman]

Thanks! Ya after video and talking to people it seems the jack screw fails and bends

[@MrSaamman]

Imagine if all the fender rollers came from the same factory. 😂

[@imnota]

@@MrSaamman They don't all come from the same factory, but in my experience there's still only a few, or at least if they're not from the same factory they are made following the same blueprints and BOM. As far as I've seen there's Eastwood which is the original design that most other copied because it's been around for decades, then there's Parts Shop Max, Stance, then there's a few random brands that aren't very popular. All there is left is generic ones which are all following the same design and similar quality as the amazon one shown here.

[@lilguilty]

The Amazon One is great for the people who want to diy

[@TheFLGUY76]

Does the thickness of the metal really matter? I haven't tried this yet so im not sure the amount of force applied. The jack screw and welds are the most important

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

I just ordered the even cheaper $30 version. Wish me luck.

[@johnnyg2002]

How'd that go? What vehicle did u use it on? Thnx'👍

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

@@johnnyg2002 haven't used it yet. It did arrive, and I can't tell what makes it different from the more expensive versions. It appears to be every bit as well built as any other.

[@ls_812]

@@WASTED__POTENTIAL have you used it yet?

[@orion000]

How did it work?

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

@@orion000 it's been holding the box it came in down very well so far.

[@malaki4519]

With enough heat you will get the same results. More then likely the only trouble will be time but if you’re experienced won’t be much at all

[@SickridesNgoodvibes]

I just ordered one off eBay was looking into the Eastwood one but 130 for the combo pack after shipping compare to $70 for heat n roller *SOLD* wish me luck guys!

[@imnota]

Have the same one as the amazon one, paid 30$ for it. Needed it once on a car with VERY thick quarter panels, with one that was baconed and dented, so it didn't just need to roll the fender I needed to pull it and straighten the damaged parts. It did fine, even when reefing on that handle, only issue I ever had was that lock nut that goes on the end of the jack screw, it got loose twice on me before I tack welded it on. It's a design fault that the eastwood also has, whole jack screw is spinning so obviously it wants to loosen the nut. Should have a cotter pin or something, nylon lock nut doesn't suffice. I would get the nicer one if I had a business or something but for personal use, it's one of those tools that only gets used once every few years on which you can cheap out IMO

[@Ridendrty]

Is the eastwood tool made in USA?

[@mrshakey2533]

Similar response……….yeah, if I were doing dozens or hundreds of fenders, I would go with the Eastwood, but, im taking the chance and going for the Amazon one. I only have to do the rear fenders as I went with wider tires and dont want to chance cutting them on the track. Im sure it will do fine if i take my time like the other videos say to do………..

[@ninjapumkin]

Took a chance on the Amazon one and love it!! For the little forming I did on two cars the price was right. If I had a shop and am doing more cars maybe I would go with Eastwood

[@johnfelton4669]

I bought mine from temu it cost a little bit more but looks about the same

[@cbouchez]

Is the pressure screw the same length?

[@RaceGerman]

Not sure. Looks to be the same

[@BigJim_909]

Hey do these things fit 6 lug setups???

[@RaceGerman]

I would refer to the amazon listing for all the specs

[@gauge_silvers]

The amazon one completely falls apart when you roll thick fenders or 2 layer fenders

[@bukit2361]

Amazon one broke on my third fender.

[@ianmulhern5538]

Isn't Amazon notorious for making knock off products and putting them above others when searched for? I'll buy an Eastwood one just out of spite for Amazon lol

[@shottta13]

It’s not Amazon it’s the seller 😂😂😂

[@STR8SICCC]

Have you ever tested the Amazon tool?

[@xiongxiongloft5937]

I wish auto zone well rent these out cuz I'm going to only use it once so I went with Amazon and it worth the money but not for one time use......

[@RaceGerman]

There are a few people I have seen rent these out on Facebook and Craigslist

[@PhyteByte]

So leave the amazon one in the rain once it'll bust

[@trevondot4244]

Bro people can roll fenders perfect with a base ball bat , your Amazon one will do fine , n not just saying that because I have an Amazon one.

[@l8tapex]

Bat is the OG method.

[@ilovelimpfries]

$50?!! What a ripoff. I paid $25 for mine from aliexpress.

[@prodDaiquiri]

how is it??

[@NickthaGeek]

Never gonna say the amazon one was better though eh. At the end of the day it doesnt matter how good the welds are or thinner metal because to roll an arch you shouldnt be applying tons of force unless you plan on destroying your arches. Ultimately, get the amazon one. Will do the same job.

[@jonathanhamilton5]

Thank you for doing the Lords work..

[@RaceGerman]

Thanks!

[@FiglioBastardo]

🤣

[@gordonbyrd7199]

I have extensive experience with both of these products. The hardware quality will fail On the Amazon brand. The main shaft that adjusts angle for pulling fenders with strip. And also the there are two screws protruding through the each side keeping it from maxing out. As the Eastwood has flush hardware allowing for it fully recess. It is worth spending the money. I promise

[@SC_XOLOs]

I’m bending a fender, not a steel rod. I could care less about the thickness. As long as it does the same task

[@FlushHella]

Tried the 50 dollar amazon roller, and one of the nuts was welded crooked. I couldn't use it, but Amazon refunded my money and let me keep the roller. Worth a shot i guess. Ended up buying an eastwoood anyways.