Tom Walter - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

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Date: 12-19-2009
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Brief Description: Harbor Freight Beading Tool

I generally avoid Harbor Frieght Tools, but for $60 (on sale + discount) I couldn't pass up the beading tool. The tooling out of the box doesn't work too well. Edges are left too sharp (more likely to slice aluminum sheet then run a bead in it. Made up a simple mandrel (0.875") with a flat for the lathe. Mount the tooling, clean up the edge, polish up the surface. Need to make up a 'gap plate' as the wheels will twist away from each other on heavier material. I also need to make up a guide O hours, as not directly building related to the plane.

Out of box

cleaning up dies

practice piece. Need a guide.

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