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INCLUDES

(1)

  17" Throat Bead Roller Frame

(1)

 Crank Handle

(6)

  Complete Sets of Mandrel Dies

 

 

- 1/16", 1/8" & 1/4" Flanging Mandrels 

 

 

- 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Bead Forming Mandrels

SPECIFICATIONS:

•  Maximum material working thickness: Steel = 18 Gauge, Aluminum = 16 Gauge

•  Maximum panel width (working from center) = 34"

The 

Eastwood Bead Roller

 is a professional metal fabrication tool for producing strengthening ribs in panels used in creating replacement fl oor pans, fi rewalls, trunk fl oors, 

inner fenders, etc. It can also be used for creating decorative custom designs in door panels, dashes, channels, fl anges, and much more with the range of included beaded 
mandrels. The gear-driven design delivers maximum forming power while requiring minimal handle force for maximum accuracy. 

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING!

 

THIS TOOL HAS ROTATING ROLLERS AND GEARS WITH AMPLIFIED LEVERAGE WHICH CAN QUICKLY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY! 
KEEP FINGERS AND HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS WHEN OPERATING.

READ INSTRUCTIONS! 

•  Read this entire manual before set up and use. 

•  Keep this manual in a safe location as it will be necessary to refer to it often.

 

WARNING!

• 

Wear work gloves and protective clothing. Sheet metal will often have sharp edges which can cause cuts to hands, arms and face

.

•  Frequently inspect moving parts and structure of the Bead Roller. If damage is observed, discontinue tool use immediately. 

•  Make sure the Bead Roller Frame is securely mounted in a minimum 4" (6" & larger strongly recommended) vise properly fastened to a solid work 

surface before use.

 IMPORTANT NOTE:

 The Eastwood Bead Roller is moderately heavy, have a helper available when installing in the vice. 

• 

Wear appropriate eye protection

Summary of Contents for Bead Roller

Page 1: ...EASTWOOD BEAD ROLLER INSTRUCTIONS Item 28187 ...

Page 2: ...ce for maximum accuracy SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING THIS TOOL HAS ROTATING ROLLERS AND GEARS WITH AMPLIFIED LEVERAGE WHICH CAN QUICKLY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY KEEP FINGERS AND HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS WHEN OPERATING READ INSTRUCTIONS Read this entire manual before set up and use Keep this manual in a safe location as it will be necessary to refer to it often WARNING Wear work gloves and protective ...

Page 3: ...t to form with beads right on the panel We recommend using a T square and straightedge or long ruler for straight lines Fig C For curves use a circle or radius template Work carefully lay out your design lines as neatly as possible When forming beads be sure to work from the inside of the piece toward the outside The bead roller shrinks metal and if you work from the outside toward the center the ...

Page 4: ...l between them Center the Upper Female Mandrel Die groove over the previously drawn pattern line then slide the Upper Roller Shaft and Bearing Block down in place against the metal workpiece panel Fig F Draw down the Roller Tensioning Bolt finger tight check alignment with your drawn line then tighten several additional turns with a 10mm wrench not included Fig G Caution Do Not Over tighten as thi...

Page 5: ...th a 19mm wrench not included Pull the workpiece panel from between the dies and admire your work FORMING CURVES The trick to forming curves with the bead roller is careful coordination between your helper cranking the handle and you moving the metal workpiece slowly through the dies while turning it through the curve all at the same time It is critical to producing a good job that you keep the gu...

Page 6: ...nd remove the 2 Mandrel Die Cap Screw Bolts Fig L Loosen the 4mm Mandrel Die setscrews with a 4mm hex key not included Fig M Pull the Mandrel Dies from the shafts Fig N MANDREL DIE INSTALLATION Raise the upper shaft slightly and slide the Mandrel Dies onto the shaft ends Be sure to align the set screws with the flats of the shafts Use care to align the machined grooves or offsets of the Mandrel Di...

Page 7: ...ess of all hardware Check operation for binding Lubricate Bearing Blocks through the Zerk fittings periodically with medium bodied chassis grease Add grease to the drive gears OPTIONAL METALWORKING ITEMS 28060P The available Adjustable Guide Fence guides along the edge of a metal panel and allows you to make straight line beads perfectly straight and parallel 51088 Shrinker Stretcher Set 13475 Eas...

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