The BEST Mod To Do To Your Harbor Freight Bead Roller! Bearing Block Return Spring & Fastener Handle

Hey folks! After using my reinforced Harbor Freight Bead Roller a couple of times, there was ONE MOD that absolutely had to be done. If there’s one mod that you should absolutely do, besides reinforcing the frame, then this is it!
Also, if you haven’t already, please go back and watch the entire bead roller modification saga in my “Tools & Other Projects” playlist.
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Trader Vic’s 1944 Mai Tai Recipe (or as close as I can figure, anyway):
1 oz Martinique Agricola Rum (Rhum J.M. V.O.)
1 oz Aged Jamaican Rum (Appleton Signature)
1 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Orange Curacao (Pierre Ferrand Dry)
1/3 oz Orgeat (I prefer Small Hands brand)
1/3 oz Rock Candy Syrup (2:1 simple syrup)
Special Thanks to @Cappy Shakes for the recipe.
A Note About Mai Tais, in General:
A Mai Tai, in essence, isn’t much different than a Margarita in construction, so play around if you don’t have, or can’t find the exact ingredients. It’s a blend of rum, lime, and sugar. Orgeat, which is an almond liqueur, and some type of Orange Curaçao (triple sec) are both very important to the final flavor, but the rums themselves are quite flexible, and many different delicious configurations can be found, so have fun!
Music:
Xceleratr by The Black Jackets
Happy Trails by Michael Lockwood

[@MartsGarage]

Nice work Casey. I was doing a job recently with a lot of repetitions. Any small improvement that makes it easier/quicker/simpler pays dividends. Those mods will really improve the efficiency of the unit. I wish I had one to tinker with! All the best, Mart.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

I appreciate it Mart. It’s a pretty fun tool to tinker with….

[@markrandall1456]

Nice modification. I love the crank made from a wrench. Home made stuff is the best. From the icy banks of the Underwood Branch, thanks for the fun. 🤠

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Ah, shucks, Mark, that’s what I do it for. Man…I’ve got WAY too many hours into that wrench-handle. You’ll have to stay tuned to see the rest of the mods on this thing. The only thing it’s lacking now is throat depth, but for $600 all-in, I’m very happy with the roller I’ve “created”. Thanks for checking out my back-catalog, sir. I appreciate the support! -Casey

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Another good mod. Hmmmm,,, you’re on a roll Casey. All you need now is a motor with a foot pedal, and the little bead roller is growing up before our eyes. 🤪 a mai tai ?….. looks really good. I wouldn’t be getting much work done with one of those. Cheers Casey 🍻👍👍👍

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Hahahahahaha, Ron! Haha! You slay me! 😂😂😂 Excellent pun, sir. PS - the Mai Tai was excellent! 😊 Cheers! 🍹🍹👍🏼👍🏼

[@836dmar]

After a long, Dry January, Dave’s drinking an Ole Fashion while watching Casey’s video.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Nice, Dave. I love an Old-Fashioned.

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Thats preatty neat improvements you did. So its definetely on the next level of a "regular" beefed up beadroller. Only thing you have fo do now is rolling a crap out of that thing :D Good job!

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

I know…I need to get to work! 😊😂😂

[@slowshop]

Great vid Casey!! I'm gonna copy that for sure. Don't go crazy says the man that calls him self crazy Casey. 😂 Now you know why I say Aloha. The drinks are so good!

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Haha! I guess I did say that, didn’t I. 😂 Aloha Martin! 🍹🍹👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@slowshop]

@@crazycaseyscustoms Think you did mate. 🍻🍹🍾🍷🍸🥂🥃

[@hu5116]

Good video! I think you might could have worked up a spring mounting on the back side so it did not interfere with your handle. I also think this might be better because I fear you may have weakened that bracket that now has two holes in it. But this is just back seat quarterbacking. Good job!

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

It’s an interesting idea, but I can’t wrap my head around it. You’d have to add another tab on the back side for a spring to attach to, and another block or at least a spacer. The problem with that approach is you already fight these blocks when you’re working curved panels (I radiused these heavily on the inside after shooting this video), and sometimes I work right against the frame on that back side. Putting the spring there would essentially make it twice as wide. Regarding weakening the block, I have zero concern. Even on the Eastwood style with a sleeved block, they’re still plenty beefy. But, hey, I always appreciate somebody throwing out ideas. I just can’t see how to really make that work. But, tag me if you end up trying it! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jayinmi3706]

I like the 1/4 turn handle idea. I hadn't seen that on any of tthe other bead roller mod videos I've seen. Any suggestions on how to do it if you don't have a lathe handy? Nice job.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

You could do it with a piece of 3/16” round bar and a welder, if you correctly clocked the bolt in the bead roller first.

[@danielminskey]

great great mod. love it.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thanks Daniel!

[@walkerr.woodle8444]

Well I’m going to try that soon.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

👍🏼 Let me know if you get hung up at all.

[@joaquinsablan8385]

Good job and hope it works for you, I will get me this " bead roller and modify it the way you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thank you Joaquin! I have used it a few times, so far, and it works quite well.

[@jarredsegal6842]

I just did that mod to mine yesterday along with adding zerk fittings on the blocks for oiling But I centred the bolt on the plate rather than the block as it’s not extremely off set on the block

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

That’s a good point! Mine was more of an afterthought, to be honest.

[@jonathanbrogdon9067]

I'm about to do the same mod to mine that spring would be real helpful

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

It makes a big difference to the usability for sure. I also added the Eastwood drive motor, and that’s a game changer.

[@jakewinkler8541]

I'm doing the same thing on mine but it using a bolt from a c clamp with a wheel instead of a spring.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Oh, interesting…I like that idea, @@jakewinkler8541.

[@836dmar]

Hey! Where’s the recipe?,

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Just added it to the description. Sorry Dave. 😊😂

[@richardbrewer1384]

Too much time gabbing

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Ok, Dick. 🫡