Well ive knocked out about every tool I really need and am really enjoying them. The one tool I don't have, and really need is a bead roller.

Which one do you have and use?
I have used the trick tools one and really liked it, but its a little over priced at 500$ +. So let me know how you like whichever you may have.

To anyone saying use the vise grip DIY, no thanks in advanced Haha.
Thanks, collin

 

thanks for the info! Yeah ive seen the knock off of the trick tools, not to sure about that guy haha

 

Have had the Bead Form for 5+ years and never had any issues w/ it. Dont use it nearly as much these days but did everything ever needed to.

 

we have an electric bead roller and a manual bead roller that looks like its from world war 1. the electric bead roller just sits in the corner.

 

We use an Eagle I/O end former for production beading but by far the best for 1-20 beads:

Bead Form II, HEAVY DUTY.

Get the heavy duty shaft option. We are on our second bead form now (in 8 years) and the Heavy duty shaft option is a must.

 

i made mine. works great on alum, but i don't think it would be very useful on ss.

 

Damn Aaron, that's bad ***. Shooting ya a text now Haha

 

Yeah for limited qty the HD beadform is hard to beat. Does well on .065" ss as well.

 

wanna make another one aaron?
thats hot!

 

what are you guys using for beadrolling sheetmetal?

 

I use the harbor freight version but I modified it to add more support. It works really well even with steel....

 

Damn, that is really nice Aaron. What would you be willing to sell one for?

thanks,
Joshua

 

Or maybe you could post the plans so I can try to make one myself. Do you have the CAD files for the pieces?

thanks,
Joshua

 

I did the same and I am happy with it for working with sheet metal. There are some good, clear DIYs on the internet that show the mods you need to do. Pretty much simple bracing with some tube stock.

For tube, Beadform rocks.

 

I am using the "bead form 3" from Kramer metal fab. I use it to roll .065" sanitary tubing without a problem. The 3 has heat treated upper and lower shafts, and runs needle bearings.

I'm sure most home made jobs will work fine for most tubing, but the .065" SS will take its toll on mild steel shafts. If you do a lot of tubing you will like something well made.

Hope that helps!

 

i bought an eastwood bead roller and made a stand for it, reinforced it, and am in the process of putting a 1/2hp electric motor to power it

 

I have a Bead Form 2 HD, has worked great since I got it, 0.65 304 is a little bit of a pain but I really dont bead roll it but once in a blue moon, mostly 2mm thick aluminum tubing.

 

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