A gear box driven inspection cum rolling machine useful in inspection and mending of cloth directly from the cloth roll or in loose form (grey or finished) on the paper tube. The machine is provided with a foot switch to start and stop rolling as an when required by the operator. The rolling tension on the fabric can be adjusted by bar tensioners. The machine is also provided with metre counter. The machine is powered by a 0.25 H.Q. single phase electric motor. The machine can also be fitted with lights on and underneath the board (optional)