Adding a rolling mill to your studio or workshop can help you take your metalwork to the next level. This versatile machine does more than simply flatten, thin, and reshape metal. It brings with it a range of possibilities which will help you add more quality and finesse to your latest masterpieces.

That would require pushing the lever down and away from you, which could be a problem. Can you get enough leverage on the operating handle to lift the bike when standing to its right?”From “G.R.” (June 2016): “This product looks fantastic. I’m curious, does it only work with bikes with side stands? It looks like that may be the case. It’s important to note that table saws are both essential tools and potentially very dangerous ones. Exposed high-speed blades cause thousands of injuries every year, so almost every new table saw sold these days has some basic safety features to minimize the potential for accidents. The U-Turn Motor Mover works in the length of the bike; you don’t need the length of the dolly plus the length of the bike to load it.

I like how it’s portable and doesn’t require you to ride the bike onto the dolly, effectively requiring less space for its use (i.e., you don’t need two bike’s length use it). This in effect would place a lot of shear stress on the bolts used in those hinges, and/or any part of the beam material that is structurally weaker to accommodate the hinge mechanism (e.g., any area where material was removed to allow the dolly to fold).Slide it under the rail and adjust the Allen screws with the provided Allen wrench until the spacer slides easily under the rail. This accounts for sag when the bike is loaded. With a motorcycle lift you can position the bike just where you need it, making some of the most inaccessible components accessible and protecting your own joints in the process! Rather than scrambling around on the floor or trying to position the bike on a table using all kinds of props, a good quality motorcycle lift from Warrior, Sealey or BikeTek - to name just three - will give you a stable platform to work from.

Because roller stands differ so much, you might want to think about the maximum and lowest height changes. Some are a couple of feet long, while others are only a few inches long. Obviously, the height adjustment must be secure, especially when greater loads are involved. It’s incredibly effective, but it’s very tough to fix if the thread is stripped. It’s perfect for storing your motorcycle in that remote corner of the garage that was inaccessible or at least very difficult to fit a bike without all sorts of gymnastics.

For many individuals, the weight rating of the roller stand — the highest weight it can safely carry — is perhaps the most significant element. The leg design is crucial in this case. You’ve probably seen similar devices, but the U-Turn Motor Mover has a few significant differences from the competition.