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Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:59
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Series vs
parralel rads
The EZ-Beader (did a Google search to get pricing) is
quite expensive too at $25 per size. Of course I'm considering going from 5/8"
to 3/4" tubing for inlets too, so would only need one of these
tools.
(Using 3/4" tubing for both in- and outlets would make it possible
to easily try series versus parallel config.)
I like the concept or the
EZ-Beader! Looks like one could easily make one oneself:
Find a fitting
with hex end and smooth outer surface (or weld a nut to a piece of tubing or
rod); drill 4 holes (for the balls; tap inside thread in the fitting/rod/tube;
grind (or turn) the tip of a bolt to conical shape.
Could probably even
make a few punch marks to prevent balls from falling out.
Where does one
find balls? :)
Finn
Russell Duffy wrote:
If you're
using aluminum tubing as hose fittings, take a look at the attached
picture. This is a neat little gizmo from Earl's that forms a bead on
the end of the pipe. I just stumbled across these online yesterday, so
I haven't ever tried one.
Cheers,
Rusty
(soon to be severed)