Homemade Pipe Beading Tool


Pipe Beading Tool
 
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TOOL:
Pipe Beading Tool
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Andrew A. Libby on thesamba.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade intercooler pipe beading tool based on a Vise-grip. Intended to bead tubes down to 9/16" ID. Bead was welded onto one jaw and a matching channel was ground on the opposite jaw.
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Jan 07, 2018 10:12 PM
lpresson
nice job
Jan 07, 2018 10:12 PM
lpresson
nice job
Oct 31, 2013 9:08 AM
daveward
The creativity just amazes me.  Great.
Oct 03, 2013 4:29 PM
DIYer
Cool mod for a cool tool.
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CATEGORIES:
Automotive
TAGS:
bead roller, vise-grips, pipe, hand tools
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
2
URL:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5817400#5817400


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DIY Pipe Beading Tool - comment on how to build a Pipe Beading Tool - 4 comments
lpresson says:
Jan 07, 2018 10:12 PM
nice job
lpresson says:
Jan 07, 2018 10:12 PM
nice job
daveward says:
Oct 31, 2013 9:08 AM
The creativity just amazes me.  Great.
DIYer says:
Oct 03, 2013 4:29 PM
Cool mod for a cool tool.
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