I can see how that would be the case for thicker wall tubing. Would need an outside sleeve with a groove in it to make a well-defined beard.

Finn

Al Gietzen 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. 

 

 

I heard that the Earl’s tube beader does not work well; although I have personally not tried it.