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CREATING CONICAL FORMS
When fabricating sheet metal, sometimes the need for a cone shape will arise. The Eastwood 3-in-1 can also achieve this type of form.
• Follow all previous steps for
Creating a Cylinder
with the exception that both Rear Roller Knobs
(S)
will be turned in different amounts to adjust for the
smaller and larger diameter ends of the conical piece. The tighter the Rear Roller is against the piece, the smaller the radius will be. The looser the Rear
Roller is against the piece, the larger the radius will be. Adjust each of the Rear Roller Knobs so that each end has its set radius.
• Rotate the Handle
(A)
(Clockwise as viewed from the right side) to form the piece. Continue rotating the Handle until the entire conical piece is
satisfactorily formed.
WIRE AND TUBE ROLLING
• The Eastwood 3-in-1 features 3 grooves in the left and right ends of the Lower and Rear Rollers. These are for forming bends into solid wire and tubing.
The three sizes of wire and tubing that this tool can be used to form are: 3/16”, 1/8", and 1/4” [2.2mm, 3.3mm, and 6.3mm].
• Turn the Thickness Adjustment Knobs
(R)
to raise or lower Upper Roller and accommodate the wire or tube size being formed.
• Loosen the Rear Roller Knobs
(S)
to lower the Rear Roller.
• Place the piece of wire or tubing to be formed between the Upper and Lower front Rollers and tighten the Thickness Knobs
(R)
until it is exerting pressure
on the piece of wire or tubing. Be sure when making this adjustment that both sides of the Roller are tightened the same amount
• Rotate the Handle
(A)
clockwise (when viewed from the right side) to begin feeding the piece into the Rollers until the end of the wire is directly above the
Rear Roller.
• Adjust the Rear Roller Knobs
(S)
to set the radius of the piece. The more this Roller is raised, the smaller the radius of the wire/tubing will be.
Be sure to adjust the Knobs equally on both sides.
• Rotate the Handle (clockwise as viewed from the right side) to form the piece. Continue rotating the Handle until the entire piece exits the Rollers.
MAINTENANCE
• Provide several drops of a good quality motor oil to all pivot points and rotating parts periodically to prevent binding.
• Add a good quality automotive chassis grease to the Zerk Fittings
(U) (FIG 1)
located at the top of each Side Arm pivot and to the Roller drive gears.
• Keep all areas of the tool clean, particularly those surfaces that contact sheetmetal workpieces. Dirt and metal chips can cause uneven clamping and
inaccurate bends.
• Store in a clean & dry environment when not in use. Coat all machined surfaces with a light film of oil or suitable protectant to prevent rust formation.
