Another New Tool........shrinker/strecher

T2T · Sep 26, 2007

Well we bought a shrinker/strecher from Harbor Frieght..............Not bad for the price, but very difficult to work. It has a long lever in the back that needs a lot of pressure with one hand and leaves one hand to work the metal. We came up with this set up, foot operated. What do you think...........??

Mr.Gussett · Sep 26, 2007

Nice!

That set up looks real good! I am thinking about buying the same thing and hooking up an air cylinder to do the pushing!
Nice work!

T2T · Sep 26, 2007

We also thought about power, but after using this for awhile I believe you need to "feel" the metal as you work it. Good luck with your project!

24dodge · Sep 26, 2007

Thats really cool T2T , You put some thought into that and it looks great....24

Gastrick · Sep 26, 2007

That's really ingenious Mr. 2 Tone. I have those same two tools and know what you mean about pulling those levers. That V8 theme is a very cool touch too.

hotrodron · Sep 26, 2007

Really cool set up!

Bonehead · Sep 27, 2007

T2, The part you built is top notch as always! How well made is the HF stuff?

61 Apache · Sep 27, 2007

Bonehead said:
T2, The part you built is top notch as always! How well made is the HF stuff?

I have had my eye on the HF ones too. Torn between them and Eastwood.

That setup is SWEET!

joehalford01 · Sep 27, 2007

sweet dude! V8!

T2T · Sep 28, 2007

Bonehead said:
T2, The part you built is top notch as always! How well made is the HF stuff?

We have only used them for about two weeks now, but they seem to work very well.....................Thanks for the kind words guys. I just picked up a nailhead motor, gotta unload the truck!!

cyclopsblown34 · Sep 28, 2007

I didn't know HF sold things as cool as the stand those are on. That has to be the coolest tool stand ever. Nice work. I am not a huge fan of HF stuff, but if somebody who turns out stuff like you do, uses their stuff, it must not be too bad.

65WildKat · Oct 16, 2007

I Love mine except....

The hand pump at times. I have a set of Shrinker/ Strecher also but mine does not have the foot pedals.
I was trying to think of a way to put a set of pedals on, so THANK YOU for the pictures, I know it has too be better then the hand pump way when your working on a long part. Do they just sell the base or would it be easier to Fab up my own set of pedals?
Don

T2T · Oct 19, 2007

They may sell a base, but building it yourself allows you to make it fit your needs. By the way, we have used this alot and it works great. I think we will switch from cables to a solid rod.............

Bonehead · Apr 2, 2008

Here is my version of the T2T model..... I still have to put on the pedals, and rods. Thanks T2T.
Feels good to be back in the shop, even for a few hours at a time.

Bonehead · Apr 2, 2008

T2T · Apr 4, 2008

Lookn' good...........................I like it.

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