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woodworker seeks metal advice for beading al sheet

I have a need for multiple half round beading along a 16 foot section of Aluminum. I don't know if I used the correct term's so put another way, I need several half rounds impressed into aluminum sheeting along a 16 foot long piece.

I don't need to purchase commercial unit. Any ideas to perform this?

Thanks in advance John

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Mr. Nice
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You didn't say how wide it is. If it's less than about 36" it's hard to beat the bead roller / fabrication kit sold by Harbor Freight. The full price is $180 but it's often on sale for $90-$100.

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They also sell a fence for it to help you keep your beads straight.

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You'll need a helper to turn the crank because with a piece 16' long you won't be able to guide it and crank it yourself.

Best Regards, Keith Marshall snipped-for-privacy@progressivelogic.com

"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"

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Keith Marshall

Overall width is 24 so I would need a 12 or 16 inch throat Thanks for the info, I appreciate it

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Mr. Nice

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