Correct Placement Of Jaw On A Sheet Metal Shrinker Stretcher

The set includes a shrinking jaw and a stretching jaw.

Correct placement of jaw on a sheet metal shrinker stretcher.

In this video from metal shaping guru lazze he demonstrates the differences between the small shrinker and stretcher and a deep shrinker and stretcher. Our standard sheet metal stretcher and shrinker combo set is ideal for most diy workers. Clean all as described previously. The shrinker contracts sheet metal for inside curves.

When replacing the v blocks shrinker or pressure blocks stretcher chamfered corners face front. The stretcher expands sheet metal for outside curves. Reproduce almost anything requiring the combination of a curve and an angle. We have a shrinker stretcher to fit your projects.

For example it takes seconds to. Powder coated to prevent rust. Hardened steel jaws have powerful force to curve and angle any 16 gauge aluminum 18 gauge mild steel 20 gauge stainless. Great for auto body trim work and door panel edging this metal shrinker and stretcher set is designed to create radius bends and contours in sheet metal.

Block shrinker or pressure block stretcher. The shrinker stretcher can easily be mounted in a vise or on top of a work bench. 4 x mounting holes. Models to suit almost any shop our sheet metal stretchers range from an entry level model all the way up to a powerful hydraulic machine.

Save money by making your own windshield channels door jambs wheel openings and more. In this live video matt goes over how to use a shrinker stretcher. Be careful to locate larger shrinker jaw opposite small shrinker jaw. Jaw depth blue cast iron inclu.

The tool is typically mounted on a bench or in a vise but you can also attach it to an optional stand with a foot pedal. The elite deep jaw shrinker is for heavy duty or professional use. 1 product rating jegs 81708 sheet metal shrinker stretcher 1 in. The optional stand for 21489 eastwood elite deep jaw shrinker stretcher adds significant leverage over the standard 17 handle.

User suffers from less fatigue while putting more shrinking or stretching force to the work piece. Quick change tooling designs our jaw designs help save you time.