Eastwood Company 21487 8-Inch Bench Vise Bead Roller for Metal Fabrication

The Eastwood Elite 8-Inch Bench Vise Bead Roller is an affordable, compact solution for solo metal fabricators who need to form strengthening ribs, channels, flanges, and curves in automotive panels. This manual bead roller attaches securely to any bench vise, allowing true one-person operation—one hand guides the metal while the other turns the four-spoke crank handle.

Key Features:

• 8-inch throat depth reaches the center of panels up to 16 inches wide
• Handles 18-gauge steel, 20-gauge stainless steel, and 16-gauge aluminum
• Gear-driven design delivers maximum forming power for consistent beads
• Industry-standard 22mm shafts accept a wide range of forming dies
• Includes 3/8-inch bead die set and offset die set—the two most common dies for automotive restoration
• Compatible with optional Eastwood motorized drive system for powered operation
• Compact bench-mounted design saves floor space in small shops

This heavy-duty bead roller is ideal for fabricating floor pans, patch panels, and reinforcement ribs. The included die sets cover most automotive bodywork applications, and additional forming dies are available separately. Simple die changes and reliable performance make this an essential tool for metal shaping and restoration work.

Backed by a one-year warranty and Eastwood's no-hassle return policy. The Eastwood Garage provides helpful videos and articles on bead rolling techniques to help you get professional results.