Steve W. wrote:
Stu Fields wrote:
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.

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Richard Lamb
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