|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: newark, delaware
Posts: 3,735
|
![]()
Does anyone remember the sheetmetal bead roller that was hand held and operated with a 3/8" ratchet?
Before the web, eastwood had small catalogs that were the size of the early rod and custom magazine. I remember seeing this tool and im pretty sure it was Eastwood but it doesnt look like its made anymore. Closest thing i can find online is a seam closer for standing seam roofing. Maybe im searching with the wrong search names? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,664
|
![]()
Have you tried contacting Eastwood?.....Mark
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver |
![]() |
![]() |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
![]() |
#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,852
|
![]()
Could always make your own similar to this homebrew tipping tool.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: newark, delaware
Posts: 3,735
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,852
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,664
|
![]() Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys
Posts: 10,449
|
![]()
There may be a reason why Eastwood no longer has this particular item.
![]() Just sayin'. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: newark, delaware
Posts: 3,735
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys
Posts: 10,449
|
![]()
Pure speculation. Most companies do not discontinue successful products for no reason.
In any event, I'd think a 1/2" ratchet would be a better choice, given what it takes to form sheet metal. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: newark, delaware
Posts: 3,735
|
![]()
What i have to do is close up a hemmed edge on a 8 ft long edge of 24 gauge so 2 rollers 1" wide will work even if i have to go over it a couple times. A hand held tool is easier then handling the sheet by myself and try and run it through a bench mounted bead roller. Using a air ratchet is my plan. I just remembered seeing the ratchet powered one years ago.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,664
|
![]()
I think you have a good idea with the air ratchet..... I have an old one that turns slow..... which is good because I don’t move very fast anymore either!....... Mark
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 10,454
|
![]() That is one very interesting original one-off tool? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,276
|
![]()
Back in the 90's, there use to be hand held tool that greatly sped up putting a new door skin on car's door frame. It was called Skin Ease or Ez or something like that. I tried googling it, but nothing came up with those search words.
If it existed then, I'm sure someone improved upon it by now. 24 gauge is lighter than most 18-20 gauge panels, so it should work. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: newark, delaware
Posts: 3,735
|
![]() Quote:
Wivco door "skinner" https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/pro...oor-lock-tools |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here
Posts: 2,991
|
![]()
How would this work
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|