Baileigh BF-035 Manual Bead Former for 3/8" OD Tubing
Are you forming beads on thin-wall tubing and struggling to get a clean, consistent profile every time?
What if a simple, bench-mounted tool let you roll a precise bead in seconds without any power source?
Meet the Baileigh BF-035 Manual Bead Former for 3/8" OD Tubing, a compact hand-operated tool built for fuel, radiator, intake, and refrigeration lines.
With a machined anodized aluminum body, hardened internal gears, and bronze bushing friction points, it delivers repeatable bead quality job after job.
When the bead seats clean and true, your hose fittings hold securely and your lines stay leak-free.

Baileigh BF-035 for Forming Beads on Thin-Wall Tubing
Anodized Aluminum Body Holds Up to Shop Use
The external housing is machined from solid aluminum and anodized for durability. The compact build keeps the tool light at 6 lbs while maintaining the rigidity needed for consistent bead forming.
Hardened Internal Gears Deliver Repeatable Results
The internal gears are hardened and precision machined to maintain smooth, even rotation through every pass. Consistent gear engagement means the bead profile stays uniform across a full production run.
Bronze Bushing Friction Points Extend Tool Life
Replaceable friction points run on bronze bushings to reduce wear during repeated use. When the friction points eventually wear, they can be replaced to restore full performance without replacing the tool.
Bench or Vise Mounting Speeds Setup
Included mounting blocks let you secure the tool to a workbench or vise in moments. The removable handle and fixed mounting keep both hands free to feed and control the tubing through the bead profile.



What's Included
What's Included? Baileigh BF-035 Manual Bead Former for 3/8" OD Tubing
- Baileigh BF-035 Manual Bead Former — Forms consistent round beads on 3/8" OD thin-wall tubing for fuel, radiator, intake, and refrigeration lines.
- Round Bead Profile — Installed and ready to use out of the box for standard hose-retention bead work.
- Mounting Blocks — Allows secure bench or vise mounting for stable operation during forming.
- Removable Handle — Provides manual drive for the forming operation and removes for compact storage.
Specs
Baileigh BF-035 Manual Bead Former for 3/8" OD Tubing Specifications
- Model: BF-035
- SKU: BA9-1000644
- Tubing OD Capacity: 3/8"
- Maximum Wall Thickness: .035"
- Input Power: Manual
- Mount Type: Bench- or vise-mounted
- Bead Profile: Round (included)
- Body Construction: Machined anodized aluminum
- Internal Gears: Hardened, precision machined
- Friction Points: Replaceable, on bronze bushings
- Net Weight: 6 lbs
- Warranty: 1 Year Parts