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Tue, 11 February 2014 07:28  |
Ken Henderson
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One of my favorite on-line magazines is the Australian "AutoSpeed".
Typical of the interesting articles it always presents is this end-bead
former for tubing:
http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=113065
Don't know that I'll even make one, but it still gave me some ideas for
other projects.
Among other interesting articles in this issue is one on torquing head
bolts. While specifically addressing aluminum heads, it's nonetheless
interesting.
They're full of clever ideas. You "upside down" GMC owners should get them
interested in GMCs! :-)
Ken H.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239544 is a reply to message #239527] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 13:11  |
Ken Henderson
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JP,
I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
Thanks,
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>
> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
> front clip.
> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>
> my version:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>
> JP
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239554 is a reply to message #239544] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 14:54 |
Jp Benson
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Ken,
I've added one more photo to that album. That should make it clear.
Using your method, you could remove the nut with a Dremel tool.
JP
On 2/11/2014 2:11 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> JP,
>
> I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
> modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
> leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
>
> So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
> me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
> Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
>
>> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>>
>> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
>> front clip.
>> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>>
>> my version:
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>>
>> JP
>>
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239566 is a reply to message #239554] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 16:25 |
Ken Henderson
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JP,
Thanks, that does it -- I understand now. Though I don't understand why
there's not a groove in the idler wheels for the bead to be formed into.
I'll have to try that.
Yeah, I've thought of cutting the nuts off -- but figured they don't weigh
enough to kick me out of the allowable GMC MPG range.
Ken H.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
> Ken,
>
> I've added one more photo to that album. That should make it clear.
> Using your method, you could remove the nut with a Dremel tool.
>
> JP
>
> On 2/11/2014 2:11 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> > JP,
> >
> > I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
> > modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
> > leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
> >
> > So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
> > me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader
> works.
> > Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
> >
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239569 is a reply to message #239566] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 16:41 |
Jp Benson
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Ken,
On my version the bead former is outside the idler wheels where there is
room for the bead. The one at the vansairforce link has a groove in
the idler wheels. It's a better design than mine but I just used what I
had laying around and managed to get the desired result.
You make a good case for small nuts.
JP
On 2/11/2014 5:25 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> JP,
>
> Thanks, that does it -- I understand now. Though I don't understand why
> there's not a groove in the idler wheels for the bead to be formed into.
> I'll have to try that.
>
> Yeah, I've thought of cutting the nuts off -- but figured they don't weigh
> enough to kick me out of the allowable GMC MPG range.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
>
>> Ken,
>>
>> I've added one more photo to that album. That should make it clear.
>> Using your method, you could remove the nut with a Dremel tool.
>>
>> JP
>>
>> On 2/11/2014 2:11 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
>>> JP,
>>>
>>> I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
>>> modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
>>> leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
>>>
>>> So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
>>> me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader
>> works.
>>> Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239574 is a reply to message #239544] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 17:03 |
Kosier
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Ken,
I bought a tubing bead roller a couple of years ago. I went out and
looked and it's for 5/8" and larger. And, darn it, it would have to be
disassembled to put a smaller inside mandrel in it. So I'll have to
manufacture something. But I think it's important that the inner
and outer dies be rollers to reduce friction and drag. JMHO
Gary Kosier
77 PB w/500 Cad
Newark, Oh
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From: Ken Henderson
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool
JP,
I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
Thanks,
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>
> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
> front clip.
> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>
> my version:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>
> JP
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239589 is a reply to message #239544] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 18:19 |
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I am with Ken on this, I haven’t figured out how it does work. More Pictures.
J.R. Wright
30' Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Location in Tucson
On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> JP,
>
> I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
> modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
> leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
>
> So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
> me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
> Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
>
>> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>>
>> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
>> front clip.
>> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>>
>> my version:
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>>
>> JP
>>
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239609 is a reply to message #239589] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 19:29 |
Jp Benson
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JR,
Did you see this one:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p52814-bead-tool.html
JP
On 2/11/2014 7:19 PM, John Wright wrote:
> I am with Ken on this, I haven’t figured out how it does work. More Pictures.
>
> J.R. Wright
> 30' Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
> On Location in Tucson
>
> On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>> JP,
>>
>> I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
>> modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
>> leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
>>
>> So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
>> me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
>> Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
>>
>>> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>>>
>>> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
>>> front clip.
>>> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>>>
>>> my version:
>>>
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>>>
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>>>
>>> JP
>>>
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Useful Tool [message #239612 is a reply to message #239609] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 19:47 |
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That is clever.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Feb 11, 2014, at 5:29 PM, Jp Benson <chocomo99@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> JR,
>
> Did you see this one:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p52814-bead-tool.html
>
> JP
>
>> On 2/11/2014 7:19 PM, John Wright wrote:
>> I am with Ken on this, I haven’t figured out how it does work. More Pictures.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> 30' Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>> On Location in Tucson
>>
>> On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>>> JP,
>>>
>>> I often need a bead on tubing. Usually I put on a brass ferrule using a
>>> modified coupling which allows the tube to slide through it -- but that
>>> leaves a superfluous nut on the tube if the other end is not straight.
>>>
>>> So, I'd like to try the modified tube cutter bead maker. BUT, you've got
>>> me feeling very dense: I don't yet understand how the tubing beader works.
>>> Perhaps you have more detailed photos -- or a verbal description?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Jp Benson wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Nice creative work. Very nice looking bead.
>>>>
>>>> I made a version of this tool for beading my Polyarmor fuel line on the
>>>> front clip.
>>>> http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=26213
>>>>
>>>> my version:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51072-tube-bender-amp-bead.html
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fuel-supply/p51073-polyarmour-fuel-tube-in-front-clip.html
>>>>
>>>> JP
>>>>
>>>>
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