If you want to step up from a hand beader to an electric unit this 24 "machine is the way to go .Made in th USA by Mittler Brothers there is none better out there.These are the ones professional race teams,aircraft builders and professional metal shapers use....THIS IS THE BEST!!!....This unit can handle.040 steel and,050 aluminum max. This machine will use the dies from our hand beader and other speciality dies can be ordrered from us........The 36" version of this machine is available for $795,.... A beader stand can be added for $100