16 Gauge Floor Pans--Bead Rolls?

[kidsandJeep]

Hello All,

Could someone give me some advice on whether to put some bead rolls in a new floor for my jeep or not? The floor and bracing is completely removed so I can add as much bracing as needed but I thought some bead rolls in the steel would help with strength.

If the consensus is put in bead rolls, how do I do that in 16 gauge without a bead roller? Machine shop? Weld in extra bracing? A hammer and bull nosed chisel?

Thanks in advance,

--Scott

 

[Kevin54]

Bead roll will add a little strength but it will keep the pan from "oil canning". One way to do it is with a board and router making a groove and use a wooden dowel or steel rod and hammer the two together. If you can line up the area correctly clamp a board on each side of the rod. This will keep your sheet stock flat while allowing it to form to the groove.

 

[rsanter]

get on metalmeet . com and get some ideas there
you might have a member nearby that could help

bob

 

[goodfellow]

Hello All,

Could someone give me some advice on whether to put some bead rolls in a new floor for my jeep or not? The floor and bracing is completely removed so I can add as much bracing as needed but I thought some bead rolls in the steel would help with strength.

If the consensus is put in bead rolls, how do I do that in 16 gauge without a bead roller? Machine shop? Weld in extra bracing? A hammer and bull nosed chisel?

Thanks in advance,

--Scott

16 Gauge is pushing it, in fact I think it's too thick for most rollers. I've done 18 gauge and it requires a lot of force and a beefy roller. I wouldn't try to do this job without a roller -- just too much work.

If you're serious about the beads, then I would find a local sheet metal shop that has an industrial quality motorized unit. It shouldn't cost too much for a few beads, and the time saved over a DIY job is worth it.

 

[kidsandJeep]

Thanks everyone for you thoughts and advice! Some good ideas. I post up if/when I get some beads done. I like the router/rod idea and may use that for thinner stuff, or try it on some 16 gauge scrap. I'll check some of the local machine shops as well.

Thanks again.

--Scott

 

[goodfellow]

Thanks everyone for you thoughts and advice! Some good ideas. I post up if/when I get some beads done. I like the router/rod idea and may use that for thinner stuff, or try it on some 16 gauge scrap. I'll check some of the local machine shops as well.

Thanks again.

--Scott

Machine shop probably won't have a bead roller -- go to a good customizing shop, or a sheetmetal place

 

[5wndwcpe]

Bitchin' Products sells a universal floor (u cut to fit) that has the beads in it already.

http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.a...hinproductsinc.com&TITLE=Bitchin_Products_Inc