A flat panel the size of a floor pan or a firewall will oil-can the moment you lean on it. Rolling a bead into it stops that — the formed rib stiffens the sheet without adding weight or bracing. This is the compact way into that work: it clamps in the bench vise you already own, turns by hand, and needs no motor, no air line and no dedicated floor space.

Features

• Mounts in a standard bench vise — no stand, no floor footprint
• Hand-cranked with a 4-spoke crank — full control over feed speed
• 8 in throat, and you can work up to 16 in in from the centre of a panel
• Ships with two die sets so it forms usable shapes straight out of the box
• Takes standard 22 mm shaft dies — the same dies fit Eastwood's 18 in and 27 in rollers

Fitment

Universal — floor pans, firewalls, transmission tunnels, patch panels and trim. Not vehicle-specific.

Specifications

• Part #: 21487
• Capacity: 18-gauge steel · 16-gauge aluminum · 20-gauge stainless
• Throat depth: 8 in
• Maximum panel width working from centre: 16 in
• Die shaft: 22 mm
• Weight: 28.7 lb
• In the box: bead roller, offset die set, 3/8 in bead die set, 4-spoke crank
• Warranty: 1 year

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need a stand? No — it mounts in a bench vise.

Do more dies fit it? Yes — any 22 mm shaft die, including our flanging die sets.

How far in from an edge can I work? Up to 16 in from the centre of the panel, with an 8 in throat.

How thick a sheet can it roll? Up to 18-gauge steel, 16-gauge aluminum or 20-gauge stainless.

What comes in the box? The bead roller, an offset die set, a 3/8 in bead die set and the 4-spoke crank.

What's the part number? Eastwood part 21487. It carries a 1-year warranty.