The ULTIMATE Guide to Bead Rolling Door Panels 1931 Model A ROADSTER 

THIS is what I'm here for. The design process, sheet metal bodywork, etc. I don't mind the ramp truck videos type videeos, but this is why I'm here.

Second part was really pleasing to watch. The end art is fascinating.

So glad Elio saw the angle of that rear brace! I was trying to tell you through the video that you needed to pick up that angle, lol. Panels look great and “gentlemanly.” Thanks Karl.

Just an observation: If you were to have a small piece of steel mounted at the end of the frame above the roller axle bearing collar you could put a magnetic back dial indicator above the bearing. Once zeroed, this would give you a method to reproduce exact depth on the rollers and would be easily repeatable for consistent results. Just sayin........

The way you explain everything is second to none Carl. Love these videos. One suggestion though. When you roll the pleats, take multiple passes and you can limit that curling/warping of the panel. Go about a 3/4 turn from touch down at first, then a little more and a little more until satisfied. You can really limit the warping by just slowly introducing the stretch. I do beadroll art and this one thing keeps all my panels almost perfectly flat even when I introduce the stretch in the center of the panel only.

Another great video. I bought a bead roller (Eastwood) because of your work. I'm restoring a antique semi truck and have to make some side panels that you can't find. This is why I watch what you do.

Back to the roots Mate. Anything you guys do is always great & informative It appears that Elio is nearly a permanent part of the channel which couldn't be better. Ripping through the work that you have is not only awesome for you but even more, awesome for all the Guys & Gals all over the world who follow your commitment & skill in building these works of art. As always Karl, love ya work Mate. Billy J..... Queensland, Australia.

You had one of the best ideas early in the vid, pocket in the door., you'd never regret it.

Thanks once again Karl. Back to the basics. You are one fine instructor. We'll see you next time.

aaaaaaw it's over 😒, great video guys you do excellent work!

I love the way you walk through your design process.

Brilliant presentation. So much great info. Thank you and Elio for everything.

Excellent video thanks Karl.

Awesome as Always....One of the Best "How To" Channels on RU-vid.. Thank you Karl

Elio definitely has the hair to fit his name!!! Awesome!

Elio sure says like a lot !!

The old Corolla's are popular in Australia, most run race built 2JZ motors, the Hoff from Nugget Garage channel loves them.

Man such good work on the panels. Also the Corolla is dope, building a 77 Celica GT Liftback as one of the many current projects.

Regarding trying to be perfect. I've come to realize one has to aim for perfect to end up with "good enough ". If you start out aiming for good enough, you'll end up with something less than... Keep up the good work man!

Great video! Thanks Karl.

Greg from Minnesota is watching. Haven’t done a lot of bead rolling except for making interior panels for our dirt race cars. Pretty basic. This is on another level. Thanks for the videos.

Just amazing how good you do teach and give your tip and tricks much appreciated

Like that new radius tool. I have a couple of suggestions. 1) Move the size and put a small center hole, 2) Mark with a line 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock positions.

By far the most straight forward teaching/explanation style. There's so much of it that I've never done, but at least I get the feel for what it is that you're doing. Keep up the great work!! It's much appreciated.

Even enjoyed the back ground music, great video.

Great episode. Love the detail.

No direct questions, I just need to practice everything you’ve already taught me 😁

Super work, Jack, RI, USA

Can I just become your apprentice already. Man I wish I could just watch in person drink a beer and learn from you. 😂

I ordered some of those radius. Will be handy. Love your work. Keep it up.

Elio, I dig the hood prop. I dig the car too. A lot. The hood prop made me smile though. Never knew Reebok briefly ventured in to auto parts. 😂

I've been watching beadrolling by Lasse on his channel have learn alot from the both of ya'll

Since this video started with the finished product, I'm looking forward to the next one to see a bit more of that Nailhead that seems to have snuck into the Model A engine bay. Glad to see you back on sheetmetal.

I am interested in an episode on Elio's build or at least updates. That's a cool car

It WAS fun watching the ramp truck build. But THIS is the kind of stuff that grabbed me into following you in the first place. I'm still working on getting "all the tools," but for now... I like watching how to use the tools I DO and don't have to make that extra magic. Cheers buddy!

Great video covering from start of the design process on through with tips and all. Looks awesome. Thanks guys!

I like your teaching method. Makes me want to go out and work with my bead roller

Great idea for the curve templates. Been there done that... change in the pocket, roll of tape, paint cans,... whatever is a round that's about the right size. :)

Karl, if you put various diameters of holes in the centre of each gauge it would give you another 8 radius.

Great explanation of your process, and really enjoy how you and Elio hammer out the design aesthetics! Elio's building quite the street beast! Go Japhands, keep moving forward!

I am so happy to see you return to the basic's of sheet metal shapeing! This is what broght me to your channel! THANKS for taking your time to teach us.

Haven’t even watched but I 100% know I’m all about this video! Thanks Karl!

Corolla ke20 was my first love.

SO if you cut arcs inside then you can have three different sizes on one gauge. Space the cut-outs 1/2 inch apart. You could also produce a set of different geometric shapes, or how a bout a set of large French curves. They would be so useful

Awesome job 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

Probably a novice question but how do you keep all your bare sheet metal from developing surface rust in every place you touch it? Love your content and learning so much ! Thank you thank you.

Nice job, those door panels will look great

Excellent information as usual!

The circle gauges are a great idea. I'm thinking seeing as you'v etched the diameter in them, How about etching some degrees around the circumference? Thinking while typing. Also a small center hole would be handy as well.

Another great video. Elio's little Corolla looks great. Gonna be a real ripper. The attention to detail and explanations are spectacular. Those panels look great so far. Gonna check out Bennett Customs for sure. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.

Looks pretty cool. But did you think what work can be much easier if pedal will change speed of roller too?

Love this guy, hes the best sheet metal man in the business

I love the Ford Model A Roadster it is a very nice car 🚘🚗🚘🥰😍😘😗😚😙😽😻💋💌💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟❣❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

Great stuff Karl and Elio.

You could make that tool with additional available radiuses or fewer pieces if you cut an internal arch inside. The outer radius could be 2 inches than the internal radius could be a quarter of an inch smaller and you could even have an additional offset that’s a quarter inch smaller yet.or some thing. This would be easier if I could draw a picture :-)

AWESOME!!!!! Yes was wondering if he had his own build.

Thanks for the Corolla story. Awesome build

Nice work fantastic skills both in metal and video content

You guys do really nice work. Thanks for the shop time Karl!

Great tips as always, enjoy watching from down under 🇦🇺

You are just a f'in bad ass!!! Love when you take a sheet and make it a ridiculous piece of car. Keep killin' it!!!

Door trims look terrific Karl, radius tools are a great idea and on the list Thanks for the tips and sharing your knowledge as always Cheers Frank

I teach Roofing sheet metal from high schoolers to journeymen, and as you say Karl 95% of success is attention to detail and a fine point marker,

The gauge set is pure genius.👍

Fabulous video. The step by step instruction on why you are doing things is key. You are a gifted teacher and I can’t thank you enough for all the great content.

Always love your videos mister Fisher 👍

Amazing how it goes from a Nailhead in the intro to an SBC..

I think if you made a raised wide bead matching the one on the outside of the car on the top section of the door panel it would look great.

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

Nice work on the door panels thus far Karl and good to see Elio's Corolla... that should have a very desirable power to weight ratio when finished. Cheers Greg

You are an amazing craftsman Karl.

I love to see someone whos known for metal manipulation get stuck on designs, makes me not feel like im not, not, creative but instead sometimes shit just needs time

Very nice job!

Real nice work Karl and Kool Ride Eilo You should do a video about it

I picked up a couple of cheap replacement floor pans for my 1958 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite restoration. (video about them coming out next monday evening.) It looks like they were done with a bead roller and for some reason have what looks like spot welder burn marks on them. They are also warped out of shape. My problem is "How do I know what needs to be shrunk and what needs to be stretched to get these pans to lay flat. I don't want to try welding them in as badly distorted as they are.

Thanks for sharing the great tips. Nice to see Elio’s project.

Maybe metric versions of your radius tools would be neat.

Ordered your radius tools, thanks so much for your videos

Great Video!

I is, am are ,and will be watching

Something, I use for long time, instead of magnets. I spray a lite coat of glue, let dry. And that gives me a tacky template that take any shape. I use on cardboard or thick trace paper. Only an opinion, excellent job!

Beautiful Work!!

Strikes me that the bead roller might benefit from a speed-proportionating pedal, as with sewing machines.

Thanks Karl the Pleating of panel is a kool look

Thumbs up keep it coming.

nice set. i will buy a set of them , cool looking tool

Excelente trabajo de la vestidura de metal

Got me wanting to go play with my big bead roller. Wish you could come see it when your in Ohio in Oct. I'll bring the panel with me when I see you then at Mike's

Adding the tape to the edge could also confuse you when designing. It will play with your eye calibration. Better to cut new.

Great tips 👍

More amazing content! I learn so much from your videos. What thickness aluminum is that looks like maybe 0.50.

Just got my first bead roller, so great timing. Can you tell me, what is a best way to match the radius of a flange or step tp the original part? Nice to see the whole work procedure. You inspired me to try my hands with sheetmetal work. Thanks for it!

23:00 if you book matched the door panels for the seat it would match the dash, then you can have a kind of divider between the two thats like a brass accent kind of like in the dash, even if its a straight 1/2" thick piece of brass

Damn cool design and work Karl , that cars gonna be so sweet a real work of art …👍🔥

One thing with your dxf files. my cnc guy had trouble with measurement because there was no measurements included. If u can add measurements that would be awesome

Maybe drill a 1/16 center hole in the radius tab set.

I worked on those old Yoders when new. Wish I had one now.

Tricky business

On those radius gauges that you made for the door panel you should put a slot inside for your half-step radiuses or should I say half size radiuses you're in between

modify tool with 2 pedals settable at different speeds