[Shop-talk] bead seating tool

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

Ok, is there any reason that a Cheetah bead seating tool should cost $340?

I.e.:

http://www.wescotools.com/p-4865-tsi-tire-service-ch-5-cheetah-6-gallon-bead-seater.aspx

It seems like just a basic portable air tank with a big valve.  I'm sure 
the big valve and piping isn't free, but I can't imagine it really costs 
$300 either.

I have an extra air tank... Any reason not to weld in a bung and make my 
own?  Are 125 psi pressure tanks normally just welded and that's it, or do 
they need heat treatment or whatever?

Mark