A bead roller is used to shape and strengthen metal. | |
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1. We use a Mittler Bead roller to create our beads. |
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2. Mittler has every bead you will want. |
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3. To make a flat bead to strengthen a metal edge, we start by bending over the edge. We make several passes to complete the bend. |
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4. Here it is again. |
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5. Then we do the same with a thinner bead to make the bend tighter. |
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6. We use a flat roller to finish the bead and make it stronger. |
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7. To put a bead in the middle of a metal panel for strength, start with light pressure on the foot controller. |
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8. Then we repeat the pass, applying more pressure. |
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9. Do not put pressure on the panel. Just let it glide. |
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10. Here is a finished 1/4 round bead. |
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11. Here is a step bead. |
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12. Here is a 1/8th step from a different angle. |
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13. Here is a spoiler roll. |
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14. This is the spoiler roll from a different angle. |
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15. This is an example of a flat bead. |