Just bought this set. Notice this set has a deeper throat than most. I’ll make a stand with foot pedals so I can work with 2 hands. It has allowed me to shrink the flange on the 18ga rocker patch panel pictured. The vertical portion was bowed due to the curve at the bottom but shrinking the flange pulled it flat again. The curved 90° bend was made with a bead roller.
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/18/202410:53 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
Shrinker-Stretchers are neat tools. I used one at a buddy's shop to fabricate a replacement for a rusted out seat riser flange where it welds to the floor. Worked perfectly.
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This video shows the pedal operated stand for my shrinker/stretcher combo. It took 6X longer to make than I anticipated. The pivot for the pedal arm is a 1/2”-13 bolt and captured nuts welded in place. The arm rotates about 20° during use so the bolt simply threads and unthreads less than 1/4 turn and is easily replaced if it gets worn. Pedal operated stand for shrinker/stretcher
