Thrasht, from Albuquerque,New Mexico

[Thrasht]

I am a Sheetmetal journeyman by trade.
I have a pretty well stocked shop at home including mig & tig welders
Metal lathe @ mill, plasma cutter, tube bender, tube roller, bead roller
Etc.
I grew up working in my fathers welding shop. I mostly do metal fabrication as a hobby but I will take on some fabrication and repair jobs occasionally.
I do create a lot of custom tools for the plumbing and heating company I work for.
Cable tensioner pliers, lifting devices etc.

[Jon]

Hi Thrasht - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

What's next up on your projects list? Anything we can help with?

[Thrasht]

Nothing crazy coming up. Right now I'm fabricating new stands for my lathe and mill from 2" square tube.
The factory sheetmetal stands aren't cutting it and they don't allow any storage below.
Although, now that I think about it I am going to be adding a motor to my Eastwood manual bead roller. I have poked around the web for some ideas on the right drive setup so if anyone has any suggestions that would be great.

[acourtjester]

Hi
I have motorized a few Bead Rollers here is 2 videos on one of them. I do sell plans for this one too.

foot pedal for the speed controller.

[Jon]

acourtjester - got a link to those plans? I'm not looking to build a bead roller right now, but I like to buy our members' tool plans when I see them. You can also put them up for sale in our Tool Plans Market if you like.

[Thrasht]

Hi
I have motorized a few Bead Rollers here is 2 videos on one of them. I do sell plans for this one too.

foot pedal for the speed controller.

Thank you! Those are extremely helpful