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

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DaveC - 30 Sep 2008 20:23 GMT

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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ravensworth2674 - 30 Sep 2008 21:40 GMT

> 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.

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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Chris Edwards - 30 Sep 2008 22:17 GMT

>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.

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.
--

Chris Edwards (in deepest Dorset) "....there *must* be an easier way!"

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