Anyone out there with opinions on quality of different Shrinker/Stretchers?
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13 years ago
Anyone out there with opinions on quality of different Shrinker/Stretchers?
What type? Sheet metal, pipe swaging/expanding? Hammer types, clamp style?
I have a high dollar pair that I've had a long time and a cheap pair from HF. the only real difference is in the jaws. The high end pair have VERY hard reversible jaws. The ones from HF are softer and seem to lose bite faster. However I make my own replacements and now use good steel and harden them myself so the soft jaws are gone.
Get the heads and make your own stand and foot controls. Cheaper that way.
I don't do that kind of sheet metal work any more. But a good shrinker is invaluable. I can stretch with a hammer and torch.
I posted some information on a UK made set I bought some years ago in the drop box about 5 years ago
The main thing seems to be the surface finish left after the shrinking process, spend more == less surface damage.
Yep sheet metal. Mostly aluminum.
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