shrinker/stretcher best one

dagger v eastwood v others which is best

 

Depends on what you are looking for. Do you want an edge shrinker / stretcher?......or do you need a deep throat? Foot operated?

 

I have the pneumatic one on this page and am very happy with it.
http://www.toolsplus1.com/shrstretch.htm
Bought it about 3 or 4 years ago.

 

A search brought up a few threads.............

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=439914&highlight=shrinker+stretcher

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320501&highlight=shrinker

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341447&highlight=shrinker+stretcher

 

After doing a little research, I'm going with a Lancaster(American made) as an entry level shrinker/stretcher.
Larry T

 

i have one from js tools the best i ever tryed
real good quality

 

For what it's worth,I had a flange I had to stretch on a trans tunnel peice I fabricated. It was made out of 18 ga. I tried my U.S. made stretcher and couldn't move it. I grabbed my AWFUL CHINESE MADE sretcher from Harbor Frieght and moved it with no problem. It was the deep stretcher model. Pretty heavy duty. I guess it's ok if you keep the jaws clean. I bought another one for shrinking w/ stand. For under $400 I've got the whole set up w/ extra jaw sets!

 

Can you post a link to the one you are talking about?

 

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JS makes a nice shrinker / stretcher

 

I have a deep throat foot operated from Dagger...It rules. The deep thoat does come in handy

I think Baliegh has the same shrinker stretcher as i have.
Clark

 

Yes, we have the deep throat shrinker like Dagger. It has edge shrinking dies in it though. Our new "JS" style shrinker is more popular with the HAMB croud. The teeth are less aggressive and have rounded egdes. Doesn't mark up the material so bad. Aluminum jaws are available as well.

Check them out

http://www.bii1.com/images/shrinker-stretcher/AluminumShrinkerIII-large.jpg


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I went to the JS tools website but there weren't any prices or much info. Is there a distributor here in the US that sells them?

 

Yes, they are $3,500 from JS tools. Ours are $995.

 

http://vansantent.com/Metal_Shaping/JS_Shrinker_Stretcher.htm

i know one of the local stores (KMS TOOLS ) is selling a similar set-up(MAGNUM brand ) and all the pins have been bending , something to consider when purchasing a tool like this is the quality of the materials used to construct the tool come into play

 

Eckhold makes the best ones.