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08-04-2017, 07:12 PM
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Bead Roller DIY
Needed to roll a bead on a new/hacked up boost tube for a pulling truck in a pinch. Youtube taught me what the attached photo shows.
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08-04-2017, 07:43 PM
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....and you used what kind of pliers? or is that a crimp connector tool?
...link to said youtube video?
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08-04-2017, 07:52 PM
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Right. Cut the end of a good pair of crimp connector pliers. File the crimp area out a little to make the transition smoother and wabaam, your now in the bead rolling business.
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08-04-2017, 08:18 PM
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thats pretty cool. i imagine this does not work too well for steel tubing right? for aluminum?
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08-04-2017, 08:20 PM
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Nice.
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Tom "BBT" -- 2003 GMC CC/SB 4x4 12.14@111.15 "Flyin' Brick" -- 1999 Chevy 1500 RC/SB 2wd -- stalled out, no motivation "The Cruzer" -- 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel -- the fun little DD "The Bigger Boat" -- 2011 Workhorse P700 - 6.0LS/Allison - what I drive at work Two wrongs dont make a right, but three rights do make a left. Reality is a matter of perspective. This forum isn't for the weak of heart.....or wallet. "Lets build a race car they said. Itll be fun they said. I don't know who "they" are.........but they need a good punch in the face!" -- mufflerguy (yb)
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08-06-2017, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Not sure. Only tried it on aluminum
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