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Essential hand tools for Metal Shaping
Metal fabrication requires a variety of measuring, layout, clamping and shaping tools. We selected some of the best, to make your metal shaping project happen!
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Metal Shaping Books & DVDs
Instructional books and films from top Metal Shaping industry experts!
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A comprehensive overview to the "Hand Tools" of the Trade!
This tape covers: hammers, dollies, shot bags, measuring tools, glass pliers, aviation snips, tinner's snips and hand seamers.
Other essential hand tools like hole saws and Greenlee knock-out punches are demonstrated. How to use Pro-flanges to make lightening holes.
90 min., DVD
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35.00 |
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A necessity for Metal Workers! Ron's popular follow-up reference book to Metal Fabricator's Handbook.
INSIDE YOU WILL FIND TIPS ON: Setting up your own shop, proper use of the English wheel, basic metal shaping techniques, the art of hammerforming, proper riveting techniques, and tips on restoring original sheet metal.
Fully illustrated how-to sequences are included, along with many photos to develop sheet metal skills.
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28.00 |
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Sections include: Tool selection and use, MIG, TIG, arc- and gas-welding, Fuel and oil tanks, Exhaust headers, Roll bars and roll cages, Sheet metal interiors and Basic metal shaping.
This practical book shows how to build structurally sound, good looking metal parts for custom street rods, race cars or restorations. Over 350 step-by-step photos and instructions illustrate proper welding, metal shaping and design techniques.
"For the reader with more than a passing interest in automotive fabrication, this book is an excellent acquisition." -Road & Track
MOTO Award Winner for Best Technical How-to Book in 1984
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25.00 |
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OVAL PUNCH AND FLARE SET
These Mittler Brothers / Jamey Jordan Signature Series Oval Punch & Flare tools can create a unique oval shaped hole, with or without a flare in one easy step. Simply drill two pilot holes using the included template for the alignment pins, then place the tooling and material in a press. These oval punch and flare tools are precision machined from tool steel and heat-treated to a Rockwell hardness of 58 for years of use. They also feature a 16 gauge mild steel maximum capacity.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Finish Hole (inches): 1-¼ x 2, 1-¾ x 2-¾, 2 x 3-¼
Flare Height (inches): 1/4 (approximate)
Construction: heat treated steel
SET INCLUDES:
1-1/4 x 2 inch punch and flare tool
1-3/4 x 2-3/4 inch punch and flare tool
2 x 3-1/4 inch punch and flare tool
Universal press block
Material Thickness Capacity:
Aluminum (.060”)
Mild Steel (.060”)
Stainless Steel (.040”)
MADE IN USA, PART #1320-100
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1465.00 |
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The GL2-DLX Planishing Hammer, by Eckold
Ideal for Planishing, Doming and Curving Sheet Metal
Considered one of the "most wanted" tools of professional workers, the Eckold GL2 portable planishing hammer is essential for cold forming sheet metal and aluminum.
The portable design increases flexibility by allowing you to take the tool to your work or your work to the tool! The elegant quick change tooling design helps expedite work and get the job done quicker.
A great tool for 'blocking' or rough-shaping your custom metal work creations!
A convenient and economical kit with everything offered for the Eckold Portable Planishing Hammer (GL2)
Includes:
air hammer,
5 steel inserts,
5 synthetic* inserts,
2 holding adapters, including a 12 degree swivel adapter (great for reaching into corners and edges!),
impact resistant tool box,
air fittings and hose.
This comprehensive shaping kit also includes 3 blank synthetic inserts which may be shaped to for special applications.
Hammerforming Techniques DVD, by Ron Covell and Ron Fournier, 76 min.
Synthetic inserts have been specially designed to reduce the risk of marking the surface of light metal panels.
ALSO INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: "Hammerforming Techniques" DVD, with Ron Covell & Ron Fournier. Watch & learn as this elegant tool is put to use in the film, along with many other invaluable hammerforming techniques.
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5250.00 |
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Sensible design and powerful pedal ratio make shrinking and stretching more effective and less labor intense.
Hands free operation allows better control of your metal work and much faster results! Sturdy construction and attractive finish makes the foot-operated shrinker / stretcher stand ideal for the hobbyist or professional metal shaper.
Features include:
Fabricated of .120 ga. wall tubing;
Stand height: 39 inch (with tools on stand the overall working height is approx. 41 inches;
Includes one Lancaster shrinker (TP371) and one Lancaster stretcher (TP372).
Note: we will not include handles unless requested.
Please note:
This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order.
Made In USA
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725.00 |
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Foot Operated Shrinker / Stretcher Stand
Sensible design and powerful pedal ratio make shrinking and stretching more effective and less labor intense. Will make any standard metal shrinker or stretcher a more productive and useful machine.
Hands free operation allows better control of your metal work and much faster results! Sturdy construction and attractive finish makes the foot-operated shrinker / stretcher stand ideal for the hobbyist or professional metal shaper.
Features include:
Fabricated of .120 ga. wall tubing
Stand height: 39 inch (with tools on stand the overall working height is approx. 41 inches)
Made in the USA
Please note:
Tools are NOT included with purchase of stand.
If you order optional tools, (shrinker, stretcher or SET) with this stand, we will not incude handles unless requested)
This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order.
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385.00 |
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