How do you do it...Rolled edge on tinplate

How do you..... "roll" an edge on tinplate like that seen on old tobacco tins so that you have a nice smooth edge? Is there a simple machine that can
be used/made in the home workshop? I only want to go in a straight line/single edge.
Thank you for an assistance.
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Dave, you will not get a bean tin seam but swaging machines using a sort of mangle pair of flanged rollers are still available. A lot of the old books contain tinsmithing references and you will get ideas from them. Years ago, I did my City and Guilds in Motor Vehicle restoration and used Alan Robinsons Repair of Vehicle Bodies as a text book. I expect that it will still have a lot of help. In addition, I belive that Frosts still have DIY tools as you seem to want.
Cheers
Norman
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    It really isn't too difficult...just go and experiment. Clamp your tin securely to the bench edge and use a piece of wire as a former and a length of wood between your hammer and the work. Roll the metal slowly and progressively, learn as you go.
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Chris Edwards (in deepest Dorset) "....there *must* be an easier way!"

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