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NCFJ
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Picked up this set, for use on the Mercedes for starters
NCFJ
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Been using an Eastwood hand crank bead roller for a while. Just added this Mitler Bros 36" adjustable bead to the shop.
I spent way too much time checking this setup out at the local harbor freight. Never been a huge fan of their boxes. Their Icon series is a huge step up from.the reviews ive seen. All ready penciling in this setup for the shop build I'll be doing next year or the following (dependant on interest rates)
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I don't think it's big enough.
I bought these in Sept 2020, not an issue to date. They are used every day M-F and often weekends.
I bought these in Sept 2020, not an issue to date. They are used every day M-F and often weekends.
I like big things lolzI don't think it's big enough.
I bought these in Sept 2020, not an issue to date. They are used every day M-F and often weekends.
I like the a series 2 stuff more than the series 3. Mainly price, and already have too many of them to change now.
There are far too many horror stories Bout their harbor freight credit card. They make the rooms to go financial plans seem like they are great............
Id say if you were going to use a card, id get a new one with a traditional financial institution that will do 0% for rhe first 18 months, and pay that off in under that time.
There are far too many horror stories Bout their harbor freight credit card. They make the rooms to go financial plans seem like they are great............
Id say if you were going to use a card, id get a new one with a traditional financial institution that will do 0% for rhe first 18 months, and pay that off in under that time.
They still had some of the series 3 stuff in another isle. The Icon branded chests are fairly knew
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Tool from Speedway for checking wheel and tire fitment. I am liking this tool a lot
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I picked these up a while back when I saw them. Great ergonomics for the job. In one of the photos in the last post you can see whe
re the fender lip has been rolled from about 10 to 11 o clock .
Compared to the tools that others have shared here, I am in the cheap row seats but it can still be a fun show on occasion.
I picked up a tubing beader for small ID tubes. It came with three dies (3/8", 1/2" and 5/8"). I have only had the opportunity to bead some 3/8" steel tubing so far. I found it easy to use and the results are what I needed when I ordered this beader.
Close up of an example bead and the 3/8" die.
I picked up a tubing beader for small ID tubes. It came with three dies (3/8", 1/2" and 5/8"). I have only had the opportunity to bead some 3/8" steel tubing so far. I found it easy to use and the results are what I needed when I ordered this beader.
Close up of an example bead and the 3/8" die.
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What model bender is that?
| Manufacturer | Graham Tool |
|---|---|
| Part Number | TUBEBM-HD |
| Item model number | Medium 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" |
mudgudgeon
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There's been a handful of times I've wanted one of these over the decades. Never knew one existed
Never knew one existed either… I asked about it in my Holley Sniper install and was pointed to Graham… not something I’d use too often however..BUT, I’d love to have one
Very capable tool, but I have to admit feeling rather foolish in buying it.
~$250 for a beader that I will probably have limited use for.
To help with this consideration, I have made sure that my local friends with nice shops know that I have this beader for small diameter tubing. My hope is that they will be borrowing it for their occasional projects, so it will be money reasonably well spent.
Hope springs eternal? lol
~$250 for a beader that I will probably have limited use for.
To help with this consideration, I have made sure that my local friends with nice shops know that I have this beader for small diameter tubing. My hope is that they will be borrowing it for their occasional projects, so it will be money reasonably well spent.
Hope springs eternal? lol
Wish they made one for 5/16 line. We have been using a bubble flare brake line tool.
Understand. I made some test specimens using my brake flaring tool. Then test installed the specimens with 3/8 inch hose and clamps. I found the resulting connections difficult to work with and marginal overall, so I was concerned I would have issues later. Purchasing the beading tool was the step I needed to make.
Good luck with your 5/16 line applications.
I went back and checked. There is a model with dies for 1/4 and 5/16 tubes available.
Small Tube Beading Tool, 1/4" and 5/16" O.D. Tube — Graham Tool Company, Inc. | Tube beading tools for professionals | At-home dental aligners, retainers, tongue thrust
Useful to form a bead on rigid tubing for hose and hose clamp applications. Works on tube from 1/4" O.D. to 5/16" O.D. Can be used on aluminum, copper, steel, and stainless steel. The inner and outer rollers are made from heavy duty H11 tool steel for stainless steel applications.
www.grahamtool.com
S4Cruiser
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I purchased a similar kit years ago. It was used but in almost perfect shape…had been in service at Piedmont Airlines.
www.aircraft-tool.com
ATS PRO TUBE BEADING KIT from Aircraft Tool Supply
ATS PRO TUBE BEADING KIT - The new ATS Pro Beading Tool Kit is a perfect recreation of the classic Parker Tool. It's the best beading tool on the market today... We guarantee it! Makes perfect beads in tubes from 1/4 to 1. Meets MILSPEC MS33660D and SAE AS5131 standards.
www.aircraft-tool.com
