---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 11/23/03: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:32 PM - Beading tool (Larry McFarland) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:32:00 PM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Stratus-List: Beading tool --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Hi List, Kinda quiet on the Stratus list, so it seemed appropriate to mention that I've made another beading tool for 1" - .049 wall tubing. It could have been made for any size, but that's what I used to plumb from the radiator to the firewall. The commercial beader design went to 3/4", but was simple enough to copy at the larger size and try it out. I've always worried that flares would eventually cut the rubber hose, so the motivation to try this method. It works great and the bead is as large as the flare without the concern for a sharp edge. Pictures and data are on the site if you're interested. The beader is easy if you have access to a lathe and drill press. Regards, Larry McFarland @ www.macsmachine.com