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The
EASTWOOD PUNCH & BEAD DIE SETS
will punch a clean hole and produce a smoothly
radiused, raised bead in aluminum and mild steel in a choice of 4 sizes.
This tool is designed to be used on single thickness sheet metal of thicknesses noted below.
FINISHED HOLE DIMENSIONS
#20533 1" Die Set
1" I.D. Hole x 1-1/2" Dia. x 0.05" High Bead
#20356 1.5" Die Set
1-1/2" I.D. Hole x 2" Dia. x 0.05" High Bead
#20534 2" Die Set
2" I.D. Hole x 2-1/2" Dia. x 0.05" High Bead
#20535 2.5" Die Set
2-1/2" I.D. Hole x 3" Dia. x 0.05" High Bead
MAXIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS
Aluminum
14 Ga (.064")
Mild Steel
16 Ga (.060")
Stainless Steel
19 Ga (.044")
INCLUDES
(1)
Bolt
(2)
Washers
(1)
Male Bead Die
(1)
Inner Cutting Die
(1)
Female Bead Die
OPERATION
PUNCH & BEAD
• Determine the position and
direction of the fi nished hole
and bead.
• Drill a ½" hole at the center of
the location.
• Firmly secure the work-piece.
• Lubricate washers.
• Assemble the tool in the order
shown
(FIG A)
&
(FIG B)
.
• From left to right, stack two
washers, Male Bead Die, and
Inner Cutting Die onto the
Bolt. Insert the end of the Bolt
through the hole drilled in the
work-piece. On the opposite
side of the work-piece, thread
on the Female Bead Die,
with the mating cavity facing
the Male Bead Die and Inner
Cutting Die.
• Tighten the Bolt by hand until
resistance is felt.
• Using a wrench or socket,
continue to turn the Bolt until
the material is pierced and
the feature is formed.
• Disassemble tool in
reverse order.
FIG. A
FIG. B
Bolt
Inner
Cutting Die
Female
Bead Die
✓
✓
Male
Bead Die
✓
Work Piece
✓
✓
2 Washers
✓
SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
Read this entire manual before set up and use of this tool.
Save this instruction manual for future reference.
INJURY HAZARDS
• Do not use impact wrenches with this tool.
• Always wear ANSI rated eye protection when using this tool.
• Pinch Hazard! Keep fi ngers away from the moving parts when operating.
• Wear appropriate work gloves and protective clothing. Sheet metal will often
have sharp edges which can cause cuts to hands and arms.
Never attempt to use this tool on materials thicker than those shown as
serious tool damage can result.
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Finished Result
