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01-16-2021, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
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? |
01-17-2021, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
Have you tried contacting Eastwood?.....Mark
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01-17-2021, 10:33 AM | #3 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
Could always make your own similar to this homebrew tipping tool.
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01-17-2021, 10:45 AM | #4 |
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01-17-2021, 02:11 PM | #5 |
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01-17-2021, 08:26 PM | #6 |
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01-17-2021, 02:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
I like that homemade tool. I got a bead roller but I’m gonna steal that idea for one-off different ones........Mark
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01-17-2021, 02:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
There may be a reason why Eastwood no longer has this particular item.
Just sayin'. |
01-17-2021, 02:52 PM | #9 |
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01-17-2021, 06:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
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. |
01-18-2021, 09:13 AM | #11 | |
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Wivco door "skinner" https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/pro...oor-lock-tools |
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01-18-2021, 04:48 AM | #12 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
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
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01-18-2021, 05:34 AM | #13 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
That is one very interesting original one-off tool? |
01-18-2021, 08:01 AM | #14 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
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. |
01-18-2021, 09:37 AM | #15 |
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Re: 3/8" ratchet bead roller Eastwood?
How would this work
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