Slip roller

[Stoney Lamar]

John's friend here. I like to think that I could justify the four grand for a Tennsmith or other high quality American made machine, but at half the price the 50" x 16guage Jet or Baliegh both made in Taiwan(?) are very tempting. Does anyone have any experience with these machines.

Used slip rollers just don't seem to exist.

Thanks

Stoney

[Joe Hartson]

Stoney, I have this one from Grizzly, http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/50-Sli...-T23034-/G5771 . This slip roll has done very well for me but I haven't used it a lot. I added a big wheel to replace the crank handle, made it a lot easier to us. I don't think it would have any trouble putting a short radius in 14 gauge mild steel in shorter section like shown in the pictures posted by John. If you contact Grizzly they can probably tell you who has one close to you.

It is probably the same as the others sell in their import line.

[John Jordan]

Stoney,

Have a look here at Enco. They have a powered 16ga machine with 3" rollers on sale. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...&PARTPG=INLMK3

John

[Marty Comstock]

I have lots of experience on an Enco 16 ga machine. I put a gearbox on it, 3 phase motor, and reversing starter on it. Abused the snot out of it for years. First job we did was a gentle curve in 4" wide 1/2" thick plate. Not a mistype there. Lots of sheet metal through the years, and we had to redo the latch mechanism with a bearing, but all in all I was impressed. I think it will do what you want just fine. Make sure the gears and oil holes get plenty of lubrication, wether you power it or not. Joe's suggestion of a big wheel if you stay manual is a very good one.

Marty

[ojh]

I've had the enco 16ga for quite a while and every time i use it i think about adding power to it so you could roll and tighten at the same time. Good machine, i'd buy it again.

[gonejunking]

Stoney
Try one out before you invest in one.
If you want to roll tubes, cones, and concave panels, they are great!
I would also suggest you look at press brakes. They can be had from about $1000 and up. Tooling can be made very easily, and cheap, and there is so much more you can do with one.

This is just my 2c worth

Jeffrey

[John Jordan]

Stoney bought a 16ga motorized Enco roller. They were on sale at a substantial discount, and he ordered it Wed. and had it on Thurs.

I'll make sure he posts some work he makes with it.

John

[Streetwerkz]

I have the Baileigh 16 ga brake, shear, roll and love it
you're welcome to stop by and check it out if your close to me.
If not I'm sure Shane from Baileigh can get you hooked up with someone local to test drive one

[BAILEIGH INC]

Originally Posted by Marty Comstock

I have lots of experience on an Enco 16 ga machine. I put a gearbox on it, 3 phase motor, and reversing starter on it. Abused the snot out of it for years. First job we did was a gentle curve in 4" wide 1/2" thick plate. Not a mistype there. Lots of sheet metal through the years, and we had to redo the latch mechanism with a bearing, but all in all I was impressed. I think it will do what you want just fine. Make sure the gears and oil holes get plenty of lubrication, wether you power it or not. Joe's suggestion of a big wheel if you stay manual is a very good one.

Marty

1/2" plate? Holy cow.

[Margoville]

Originally Posted by ojh

I've had the enco 16ga for quite a while and every time i use it i think about adding power to it so you could roll and tighten at the same time. Good machine, i'd buy it again.

X2. I've had mine for about 8 years and it does anything I ask of it. I have thought of powering it but it work great with the handle that came with it.