HF bead roller rebuild

I have had this HF bead roller for some time now and finally decided it's time to put this thing to work. As a lot of people know, the only way to use this is to reinforce it.  I'm still tossing around the idea of making it power. The bead roller also comes off and bottom can be used as a small welding table. I have done a few test passes 16g and it worked great.

How it started out:


Starting the rebuild:




Add a steering wheel instead of the crank handle:

All painted up:

That's badass man, damn I need to order one. I love the frame and the steering wheel attachment. haha

wow thats great

how well does it work now?  post some of those pics!!!!!!

thats pretty effin sweet

Thanks guys. It works a lot better. works better with 2 people. One to turn the wheel one to guide the metal. Hit the reason wanting to make it power. Here are few pics of the first test passes.       

check out what this guy did to his on you tube type in Bead Roller 001 pretty cool

Yea I seen that be for. Want to make mine power soon.