Someone else may have referenced this bead rolling stuff, if not it's worth watching http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1TG1YDIWQ
Joe, thanks for the web site that is too cool , i've been wanting to find a way to do flames in my tin work. Rob.
has anyone ever herd of that guy? is he just trying to sell something, or does he really know how to shape metal?
Lazze has displayed some of his students metal shaping results at the GNRS. It is very impressive. The time I talked to him I was very impressed with his knowledge and techniques. The FOGGER
i just got back from the skatepark haha...but that is pretty sick. it might work with old used wheels too probably
He really knows what he is doing - plus he manufactures his equipment in the United States and in CA -most unfriendly state for business in the US. The skateboard wheel makes a really nice transition from the flat surface to the bead, which can be pretty harsh using regular dies. I'm lucky enough to have his tools, videos and books and sometimes even use it to turn out some pretty stuff.
Lazze is legit, his business is based on teaching and writing books/videos. He is coming out with 2 new books this month I believe.
Other than the video, what would it take to convince you? I watched him for about an hour on my trip out west to Goodguys Pleasanton and he certainly convinced me that he can shape metal.
I have been talking to Lazze and following his techniques almost 10 years now. A really great person and so agile with his techniques and skill even in person he looks like a magician with a piece of metal.
A couple of years ago he had a '32 roadster body some of his students made in his three day workshop at the L.A.Roadster show. Not only does he know what he is doing, he can teach you how to do the same thing. This guy is a real artist and great to talk to.
What? FNG you have never heard of Lazze............. He does metal shaping classes and makes some great equipment. I have one of his bead rollers and it kicks ass and yes we have been screwing around with a skateboard wheel for a few months. Scott
Nice stuff, I wish I could afford a $5000 bead roller. Is it really that nice? They are usually under $500 for a USA made model. I realize the top roller goes in and out, but still seems a bit pricey.
Damn Scott you tell him! Lazze is trying to sell somethin. Tools and knowledge to be exact. I went to his shop he gave me a one on one lesson for almost 2 hours for FREE! He didnt try to sell me anything his tools sell themselves. He is a very capable metal shaper. The way he uses his bead roller its more of a metal former he does amazing shit with it. LTR Dave Hitch
Lazze is a very cool guy, I met him about five years ago. His new books came out several weeks ago: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430564&highlight=lazze
I've taken Lazze's classes. He is very generous with is time and his knowledge. If there is time after his class, he will usually ask, "What do you want to do?" The next thing you know you have the knowledge to build a set of '32 Ford fenders.
The Jalopy Journal
