Can the bead be placed anywhere on a length of tubing? I need to place a bead 1 inch back from the end of a 3/8" O.D. steel tube.

Hello Ron, Our tool places the bead 1/4" from the end of the tube (Mil Spec MS33660D) . Best regards, Brian

Dumb question time, I've used this one test pieces but both times the internal portion of the tool gets stuck, how do I stop that from happening?

There are a few possible causes but most likely you may not be backing off the knob screw adjustment enough and it is too tight to get past the rolled portion. I’ve had mine get hung up a little but i forced it off. It may be more critical depending on what type of material you are beading too. Also, after you cut the end of the tube make sure you ream out the inside diameter of the tube because the cutting process will leave a ridge on the inside diameter of the tube. Most tubing cutters will have a blade on them for this.

Just to clafify, this tool will roll beads on stainless tubing from 3/8 to 1/2 inch?

I have used this on copper and aluminum tubing. I would not like trying it on stainless steel unless it is very thin wall.

Could I use this to apply 1/8” bead to end of aluminum intercooler piping?

The dies are set to the diameter of the tubing. If you are using tubes larger than 1 inch you maybe able to but the bead will be very close to the end.

Manufacturer	Graham Tool
Part Number	TUBEBM-HD
Product Dimensions	6.54 x 6.54 x 10.47 inches
Item model number	2
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	Medium
Color	Polished Aluminum
Style	Modern
Material	Aluminum
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

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