Re: Sheet Metal Bead Rolling?

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Re: Sheet Metal Bead Rolling? Jeff R 04-27-2006
Posted by Jeff R on April 27, 2006, 9:37 pm
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> I'm building a mailbox with doors at both ends. After I cut off the back
> there will be a sharp edge I wish to make safe. I have zero experience in
the
> sheet metal area but all the "Bead Rollers" I see in catalogs look like
they
> don't work on a fully assembled mailbox. Any ideas/help appreciated.

In an already-built item such as you describe, the only solution I can think
of is to add a U-shaped strip, as narrow as you can manage, soldered or
spot-welded in place.

Horrible prospect - having to form a safe edge on an already built item.

Thin rubber strip?

--
Jeff R.



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