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Alexis · 11-17-2003, 04:37 AM

Whiel on ebay i stumbled onto a auction on a table top tool that allows you to bend, form, and flangesheet metal. Any othe tools out there that can be in a garage to do the same or is this tool the way to go? thanks for any input.

a link to the item I'm speaking off.
New metal fabrication kit

67cst · 11-17-2003, 05:27 AM

that looks pretty cool, but i think it still limits you to a lot of stuff, imo the english wheel is the best, ive heard it takes a lot of practise and patience but if you can master that you can make anything

cdowns · 11-17-2003, 10:58 AM

it looks like the same tool sold by harborfreight tools that i have it's a good tool i've found it very handy for fabrication work. it's function is completely different than an english wheel or planishing hammer. it's basically used for foming flanges and strentining ribs on flat metal panels

**fine69** · 11-17-2003, 01:38 PM

I have one of these. Is is neat. But you need to have it mounted to a heavy stand. As the flanger is heavy itself. And you really need to have a 2nd person to operate it. It is very difficult to hold a peice of sheetmetal strait and crank it at the same time.

11-17-2003, 04:37 AM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Sheet metal forming tool Whiel on ebay i stumbled onto a auction on a table top tool that allows you to bend, form, and flangesheet metal. Any othe tools out there that can be in a garage to do the same or is this tool the way to go? thanks for any input. a link to the item I'm speaking off. New metal fabrication kit

11-17-2003, 05:27 AM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	that looks pretty cool, but i think it still limits you to a lot of stuff, imo the english wheel is the best, ive heard it takes a lot of practise and patience but if you can master that you can make anything __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

11-17-2003, 10:58 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it looks like the same tool sold by harborfreight tools that i have it's a good tool i've found it very handy for fabrication work. it's function is completely different than an english wheel or planishing hammer. it's basically used for foming flanges and strentining ribs on flat metal panels __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-17-2003, 01:38 PM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	I have one of these. Is is neat. But you need to have it mounted to a heavy stand. As the flanger is heavy itself. And you really need to have a 2nd person to operate it. It is very difficult to hold a peice of sheetmetal strait and crank it at the same time.



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