Budget Bead Roller: 19-Inch Power Drive for One-Person use
✔️ One-person setup; 38" panel width; 18ga steel, 16ga aluminum

The 19-inch bead roller is a motorized tool that adds rigidity to metal panels by forming beads, channels, and flanges. It's a handy choice for auto restoration, custom car builds, and workshop fabrications where one person can work efficiently.

✅ Maximum material thickness: Steel up to 18 gauge, Aluminum up to 16 gauge, Stainless up to 20 gauge (approx 0.8-1.0 mm)
✅ Maximum panel width (center): 38 inches (965 mm)
✅ Throat depth: 19 inches (483 mm)
✅ Drive system: 1/6 HP, 1.65 A, 75:1 gear reduction; 0-20 RPM with infinite speed control
✅ Includes frame, offset/tipping dies, and roller dies (1/4", 3/8", 1/2")
✅ Construction: 1/2" solid steel plate; total weight around 50 lbs (frame) plus 18.5 lb power unit

💡 What is a bead roller used for in metal fabrication projects?

Handy overview of its purpose and typical users in shops and garages.

• Bead rollers form beads, ribs, and channels to stiffen metal panels.
• Power drive lets a single operator finish parts without needing a helper.
• Ideal for auto restoration tasks like floor pans, firewalls, trunks, and inner fenders.
• Works with steel and aluminum across common gauges when matched with the right dies.