[Shop-talk] UPDATE: HF Tire Changer

[nick brearley]

David Scheidt wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Nolan <opposumking at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> Well, like I said, I've done upwards of about a hundred tires with my HF
>> tire changer.
>>
>> To bust the bead, kick the toe of the breaker against the rim as you push
>> down, and keep it there.
>>
>> YOu need a hammer.  a bead breaking hammer, not just a random lump.
>>     
>
>   
This tool does the job with a bead breaker attachment:

http://www.drivall.com/fencingtools/roadallbreaking.htm

Good exercise on a cold morning...

Nick Brearley