My hand tools #1: Stanley 66 Universal Hand Beader

Nice looking tool, Al. How much did you have to drop for it? I like the fact that there is decoration in the casting.
Even if it’s only there to improve grip dynamics, it’s elegant in design.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over two decades.

Yep! You’re right Al.

There are just sometimes when the #66 is the best way to get it done. I used mine on the table top edges that called for a round over and bead profile on the drum tables I made.

It worked perfectly.

-- John, Chisel and Bit Custom Crafted Furniture, www.chiselandbit.com

Douglas,
Only $40, as it had only one cutter, and only the straight fence; it is very rare to find the original with both fences, and a full set of cutters. But this 66 is in perfect condition, with a beautiful patina. This was a very good find for me! The decoration looks like feathers, and I think it does help with the grip.

John,

Perfect! I like the color on yours, too ;-) . For those of you who have not seen John's drum tables, you are in for a real treat!!!

-- Al Navas, Country Club, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Great tool. I’ve been looking for one for a while. Hopefully I will come across one for a while. I belive LN sells blades and blade blanks that will work with it.

http://www.craftsmanstudio.com/html_p/A370.htm

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I’ve been looking at the LN beading tool my self. They seem to be the best kind of tool for this work….

-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein

Wayne and Chris,

The photo that John Fry shows above is the LN model, and is the same as the one sold by CraftsmanStudio in your link, Wayne. I will probably order the cutter set, already shaped, sharp, and ready to go.

-- Al Navas, Country Club, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com