Semi-Auto Power Shrinker/Stretcher?!
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Here's a must-have video that will guide you through building a pneumatic stand for your manual shrinker stretcher set. The pneumatic cylinder takes the effort out of using a shrinker stretcher and the pressure regulator ensures that every bite of the shrinker and stretcher is consistent for even gradual bends. The overall size of this unit takes up an even smaller footprint than a manual hand-operated unit and a MUCH smaller footprint than a foot-operated machine.
Be sure to stay to the end of the video for a blueprint for the build so you can build your own.
0:00 Intro
1:11 Why Pneumatic?
3:10 My Amazon Shopping Spree
3:47 Two Types of Pneumatic Pedal Valves
5:52 The Design Process
7:59 Cutting Out Parts
14:30 Assembly Time
17:14 First Test
17:53 What Does a Shrinker/Stretcher Do?
19:20 Blueprints!
Here are the parts that can be ordered from Amazon.com. Only a couple will need to be purchased elsewhere.
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Parker Air Cylinder 2” Diameter 6” Stroke
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1" DOM tubing with 1/8" wall. For handles.
1/2-20 Stainless Jam Nut
The Tools Featured in This Video:
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Just built mine and had to use a Tailon sc50-100 cylinder as the one you used seems to no longer be available. Mine uses a 4 inch stroke, which seems.more than enough. Requires a cooresponding pivot that screws onto the base and the yoke is bigger than the one in the video.
Thank you for that, Dennis! I noticed the one I used vanished. Very frustrating. I’ll pin your comment. It might help someone! I’d love to see yours!
I've seen a couple of videos of people making their own foot pedal operated stands, but never a pneumatic one. This is awesome.
That’s cool to hear. I didn’t bother checking if it was original or not. Thank you Jay. Cheers!
I know nothing about pneumatic cylinder force until today. I finally, after years, looked it up. Wow, I need to start using these. Thanks, I'll be making something similar soon for my shrinker/stretcher.
Nice! Lemme know how it goes, Craig!
@@GarageFab will do, got the HF shrinker/stretcher today (20% off). Bent my first piece of 18ga this afternoon. This is going to solve some fab challenges.
I gotta get me some of those rotacutters! Man, the tip on the guide for the rotacutter, then the carbide burr in the router....genius!
Highly recommended, Denny. They’re called Hougen RotaCut Hole Cutters. They’re kinda pricey but worth every penny. Here’s a pair of associate links to the two specific sets I own…
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Thank you, my friend!!
If you could have patented the bonus tips in this video, you'd never need a sponsor. Another great video. Thanks!
That would be a dream! Unfortunately, I think this has already been done. Shortly after building it, I started searching for a pneumatic stand. It was a long time ago but I vaguely remember finding one. Honestly I’ve never searched for a patent, I just assumed there was one already.
Really Really appreciate your ideas and sharing them with us! I’ll be in my garage now avoiding the honey due list 😅
Haha! Don’t tell her I’m the reason. I don’t need anymore haters. 😬 Best of luck my friend.
I just watched this again. I forgot about the offset hole drill trick👍, and excellent job on the truck in your intro. Good to see a TPI intake still being used today.
Thank you, Brother! I’ve got a confession to make. A couple actually. One: The truck in the intro is only a digital rendering of my next project. It’ll be a complete rebuild of a truck I built years ago that was destroyed in a hit and run. You can see what it once looked like, TPI and all, in the first serious UA-cam video I made.
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Two: I recently changed plans and the TPI won’t be coming back. I’m excited to reveal the new plans soon.
The TPI might be going into an old 30s Chevy truck if I can get my old boss to sell it to me. We’ll see how that one goes.
Fun to watch - and no ads = great.
When you stopped and said "this video was ... "
I already had my finger already on the arrow right key....
Haha! Thank you my friend.
Yes !!! ... the skeletonized uprights are def worth the time
I agree!
I needed this several yrs ago. I had a product that I was selling that required a radius on aluminum angel, I spent hours in my shop on the shrinker for each one. It got to the point that I truly hated it and stopped making it.
Good job on this and the design.
Yuck. I can picture it. 😩
OK Mr. Wizzard, pretty clever! I just bought a set of these and will be using your idea. You know I don't believe a lot of folks understand how much work and engineering it takes to build something like this. If you had to buy, it would be pricey. Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work!
Very much appreciated, Ray! I wish I was savvy enough to cobble together an online store. I’d consider selling a kit for those that don’t want to tackle it for themselves.
Good luck my friend! Lemme know how it works! 🍻
What a time to be alive.... this is a game changer. I'm going to copy this NOW ☝👍👍👍
Yes! Please do. I’d love to see it if you’ve got an Instagram. @GarageFab
Best of luck! Cheers
You are doing awesome job.i hope you get another way to fund you but as good as your videos are i think you are worth a add or 2 thank you for sharing your gifts
Thank you, my friend!
Aaron, I've been a fabricator all my life my friend. From the Portland shipyard plate shop, building pre fab bridges and pre fab nuclear modules, my truck was my tinker toy.
If I had any part of influencing you. I am truly flattered, but you have a gift my friend.
This idea is totally thinking outside the box and I think it awesome, It's what fabricating is all about.
Great stuff and you had me LMBO many times. You're inspiring me.
Is there a blush emoji? 😳 Thank you, Brother. Glad to have you aboard. I think this is going to be an exciting ride.
This is actually a fantastic idea! Great job dude!
Another outstanding video Aaron!!!
Thanks man! I think I need to put out the worst video ever and see what you have to say about it. 😄
Brilliant idea
Thank you, Chris! 🙏
Awesome build. Works great .👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽
Thank you, Fredie! 🍻
Oh man, thanks for putting together this inspiring video. My shrinker/stretcher set has been in the box way too long.
Haha!! Mine literally sat behind our couch for two years. Right where I put it after opening it for Christmas. Good luck, Brother! And thank you. 🙏
Top notch as always brother 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thank you, Sir. 🙏
That was a great idea and will help a lot of fans thanks I really enjoyed watching
Much appreciated, Robert! It’s definitely one of my favorite tools right now.
Thank you! 🙏
using a router for sculpting like that - GENIUS!!!! It never even crossed my mind...and I have 3 of them....
Thank you Jody! Lemme know how it works! It’s been a lifesaver for me so far. The table of the router keeps the edge of the cut straight up and down giving a machined appearance. 🙌
Great content as always. Thanks!
Thank you, my friend. 🙏
Fantastic tool idea
Thank you, Kurt! 🙏
Very generous to put this on you tube Thanks!
My pleasure, Dan! Hope you get some good use out of it.
Really really enjoy all your videos, can't wait for more to come out.
Keep up the good work 😊
Thank you, Jake. I can't wait to make more. 🍻
G'day from West Australia, 😉
One word fellow internal combustion engine propelled vehicle enthusiast . " Nice"🙂👍👍
Haha!! Thank you, Steve. Very cool to hear these videos are making it that far. Cheers mate! 🙌
Dude amazing content. Can't wait till I'm doing this stuff also
Thank you, Steve!
just came across this channel and its rad. Love the work you do and how well you explain everything. keep killing it and looking forward to going through all the videos. 👍
Thank you, Brian! Glad you found me. Hope you enjoy the rest! See you in the next. 👊
Great video. Congrats on the UA-cam milestone. Looking forward to what the future brings.
Me toooo! Thank you! I'm going to start up the UA-cam community message board soon where I can ask subscribers which project should be next.
Thank you!
Nice job and Super convenient
Thank you my friend! 🙏
Well done! Thanks for the tutorial.
My pleasure, John! Thank you! 🙏
Great video with really good info and production quality too 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Tom!
One of the best fab channels I've seen, keep the great work
Thank you Luis! That means a lot. 🍻
Thank you for no adds..... I will be making this!!!
My pleasure. Good luck.
Just simply awesome! Thank you for sharing your ideas. You are keeping it real. Keep it up.
Thank you, Jimmy! Imma keep going until I can’t go anymore! 🙌
Always great tips. Thank you !
My pleasure, James! You gonna make one?!
Cool project.
Thank you Scott. You gonna make one?! 🙌
Bro this is genius!!! I’m loving the router idea to!!!!
Thank you Sir! 🙏
I am behind but I love how much you enjoy what you do! As always make me want to go out in the shop. Glad you are finally using the tools the wifey gets ya too!
Hahaha! Me too! I think she was getting sad they were still sitting behind the couch.
Thank you very much for all the effort and thought you put into this video. Have a good holiday.
You as well!! Be safe and thank you for the kind words. Cheers!
great info, well presented. thank you
Thank you, Derek! You are appreciated.
Came here for the perfect Miter Cuts video. Stayed and subscribed because of the other great content and the concept of this channel. Greetings from Holland!
Hartelijk bedankt. Glad to have you. 🍻
hey man, just found your channel today and i've spent hours watching. great stuff! i've learned quite a bit today, and i look forward to more great content. thanks!
Thank you my friend!! You’re very much appreciated. 🙏
Man I was thinking of a stand, your idea is awesome 👍👍👍 thanks man
My pleasure, Scott! Best of luck!
Loved the video!! I subscribed a couple weeks ago and I'm looking through your old videos. Thanks for your videos. Makes me want to build one of these shrinker/stretcher stands after I get to my summer home. Thank you again.
My pleasure, Andy! Best of luck with the build!. You know where to find me if you’ve got questions. Cheers!
I need to build this tool👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You do! Let me know how it goes. 👊
The router tip is genuis!! Thank you
Thank you, Ed! Sometimes it’s the little things.
Great idea thanks for sharing..
My pleasure, Danny. Thank you for watching!
Just found your channel. brilliant absolutely brilliant. You explain stuff clearly, but also keep it interesting. Please keep going. I hope you make loads of money, good luck.
So far I’m averaging $150 a month. So I guess you can say I’ve already hit the big time. 😉 I kid. I’m blessed to making even that much. Some people have none.
Thank you for the kind words, Mark. You are appreciated. 🍻
This is what I'm looming for!
Excellent! I hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me. 🙏
I’m pressed with the quality of channel and videos . Cheers
Thank you, Omar!
Sweet! So much great jnfo and fab’n.
Happy to be of service John! Thank you 🙏
Dude THANK YOU SO MUCH for this how-to! I'm out here pumping away on some 18 gauge flanges and I'm super thankful for the information and the parts list.
My pleasure fellow Aaron! It’s been a lot more handy than I ever expected. Good luck my man!
You should have a smile on your face when you first tried that. Great job and video.
I'm still smiling!! Thank you, Kelly. Cheers!
Awesome Build, and exactly what I needed for my stand!
I will be doing this build at some point in the future, and will credit you in my thread over on Garage Journal!
Thanks, you ROCK!
I’ll never argue with someone who wants to share Garage Fab with someone they think would benefit, but you don’t owe me any credit. Thank you my friend!
I’d love to see it when you done!
Awesome build, I am going to do this to my shrinker/stretcher set.
Sweet!! Lemme know how you like it! 🍻
Way too go. I love it. I have the same ones and wanted to build something just like yours. ThanKs
Yes! My pleasure and good luck!
A hi and a wonderful new year for all from Greece! Keep doing what you do! I like your work.......
Happy new year to you back! Always appreciated my friend. 🙏
So glad I saw this and particularly the reuse of the router - such an awesome tool for fine control of the carbide bit on plate stock
Thank you Michael! The carbide router has definitely improved the look of a lot of my projects.
Pneumatic is PERFECT! The cylinder will "give" before gouging the work piece. Plus it's probably faster than hydraulic.
So far so good my man! I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had a few folks say that you wouldn’t be able to ‘feel’ the workpiece and make fine adjustments on the fly. I don’t know what they’re feeling. Maybe I’m numb, but I can’t feel the metal moving with a manual shrinker/stretcher.
The consistent pressure with every application of the pneumatic system has made it incredibly easy to make perfect uniform curves!
I've just found your channel. Very slick! I'm definitely looking forward to more videos :)
Thank you, Sean! More in the works and enough projects planned to last for years. Glad to have you!
So I just wanted to let you know I took this idea and ran with it. I have two separate air cylinders controlled by electric air solenoids into separate pedals. I'm extremely pleased with the results. And with the adjustable PSI in the way I built mine I have adjustable heim joints much like a tie rod. I built it in such a manner because the cylinders I had already were limited travel about 7in to be exact. So you could either screw-in or screw out the tie rod the adjust for thicker metal and I'm extremely pleased with the results. 👌 Thanks again for the inspiration. 🤟
Yes! Do you have Instagram or another way of sending over some photos/video? I’d love to see what sounds like an incredible project. Very well done, my friend. 👏
@@GarageFab not really up on the gram to often but I'll see what I could do because like I said you gave me the inspiration for it and I really think you would appreciate it. I'll comment back here when I put it up. Mind you it's not as clean as yours but it does the job extremely well. It does have some bead rolled panels at the top of the table just for an extra touch lol but I really think some speed holes would really class it up a bit haha. What's your Instagram?
@@ogt92fromthe1step9 Operation is all that matters! That and the pride of building it yourself.
Haha! “Speed Holes” My Instagram is @GarageFab believe it or not. Cheers!
@@GarageFab noice I'll hit you up soon
@@GarageFab if you get a chance ya have to check out the 25ton press brake I've been helping setting up for my uncle. She's a big girl lol 8' tall 6' wide in about 4 ft deep when the package tray is installed. It's on my Instagram just getting it's standing up. I still have to build him another rotary phase converter to power it but I have a couple good ideas for some real nice beaded and louvered panels using this machine. Just thought you'd get a kick out of that.
Thanks for awesome router tip!
My pleasure! 🙌
Another cool build.
Mucho thank you!
Your videos are so awesome it just makes me want to get off my butt and go out and do stuff
Yes! Do it! Stop watching dumb videos and go weld something!
Awesome links for all cool stuff you use
Appreciated! Hope they help.
Excellent. Love yr channel. Just discovered it
Thank you! Glad you found us. Happy to have you!
Thank You!
Thank you for watching, my friend! 🍻
You are correct on both accounts I’m slow and old. But the brain of 5 yr old. Enjoying your projects!!
Haha! Thank you my man!
Great work!
Thank you, Jaison! 🙌🍻
I show my appreciation by Subscribing to your channel. All I can say is WOW! Just getting into metal fab. Powder coating would be the extreme in perfection. Got my Shrinker/Stretcher with stand today (Amazon Sunday FedEx). Ordering the suggested parts for air assist! Thank you!
Thank you Charles! It’s too soon to make any promises but I purchased a steel office cabinet a year ago with the intent to create a powder coat oven. It’s definitely happening but unsure when.
I can’t wait to see the shrinker/stretcher!
Cheers my friend! 🍻
Awesome, just found you and this is a great idea. Definitely following. My take on a tool stand is 1 post mounted to the floor, and removable tools mounted on the wall brackets.
You’re going to love the next video, Henry! 😆 Just wrapped up filming this evening. Thank you my friend. Happy to have you.
You ManKandy genius! I never thought to use a hole saw guide to enlarge a hole!
Thank you Adam! If you haven’t seen it already, this video goes into greater detail and has a couple other tips.
Hole Saw Tricks That Might Save the Day!
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Love it!
Thank you, Joseph! 🙏
Awesome idea I'm going to build 1 for my shrinker stretcher keep up the good videos
Nice! I’d love to see it when you’re done. Good luck and thank you! 🍻
@@GarageFab will deff send over pictures thanks again dude 👍
Great video! Thanks
Thank YOU! 🍻
Awesome video Arron! Yes I would be interested in the metal set! Man your videos are so cool! Congratulations on the milestone! #keepminitruckinalive
Thank you, Brother! I'm working on my website and setting up a store. I'll let you know if I ever get it up and running.
Make your money. Put the ads we'll still be here!
That means a lot, Jo Jo! I appreciate you. 🙏
Nice! I do have the Harbor Freight shrinker/stretcher on a foot operated stand that I bought used. Even with the foot pedal, it's awkward to operate. You pneumatic rig looks like the way to go. Cheers.
I’m super happy with it so far. The big problem for others seems to be the pneumatic cylinder I used isn’t available any more. You might have to locate an equivalent.
First video for me but I dig video and will be watching for upcoming videos good content
Thank you, Todd! There will be so much more! Have a great week! 🍻
So I had my doubts at first.
Mainly because the Air Cylinder is weakest on the retraction stroke due to the annular area of the piston and rod.
Anyway it looks like it works. I too have had the same tool sitting on the shelf, I also have all the parts I need already so I will build one
Great job. Looks good.
Thank you, Jon! You are correct. The shaft takes up a lot of the volume making it a little less effective. So far I’ve been able to do anything I’ve needed to work under 80psi.
I suppose you could build the whole thing upside-down to squeak a little extra power out of it! Good luck my friend!
Thank you bro
My pleasure, Patrick. Thank you for watching!
Brilliant!!
Fantastico!!
Thank you my friend! 🙏
Well, now I have to build this for my shrinker/stretcher set. Gee... thanks... :-)
Yes!! I’m honored to have contributed to your To Do list. I can’t wait to see it!
And also sorry. 😞
Great video man.
Thank you Chris! Gonna build one? 🙌
That totally looks legit, nice work! Also, thanks for the hole-saw tip, I'm sure I'll end up using that. Plenty of times I've had to make a hole larger, and I found that Bosch makes a handy bit that you can chuck 2 hole-saws onto.
Brilliant! I’ve had a few folks tell me I could use a hole saw to center a hole saw but I couldn’t figure out how to do it. Now I know! Thank you my friend. 🙏
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You sir, have a new subscriber
Thank you, my friend! 🙏 Glad to have you. I’ll see you in the next one!
Awesome Thanks
My pleasure, Oscar. Thank you.
Good stuff keep it up
Thank you! 🍻
Superb!
Thank you, Michael! 🍻
Always impressed with ur skills ive binged watch all ur vids in 3 days I think. You make it look easy take it from a old minitrucker who drank more beer then he did learn metal fab the right way. Ur skill is top notch to me brotha
Haha! Thank you bruh. I owe you my UA-cam paycheck this month. (If I get one)
That was my reason for leaving the truck club. When I joined it was trucks and alcohol. Then it transformed into Alcohol and trucks. And at some point… Alcohol. 🤦🏻♂️
Thank you Frank. You truly are appreciated.
@@GarageFab 2 buddies & I started a club late 90s till later 2000s beer was cool at first but I was traveling far to other shows with other big clubs I'd be the only one from my club and none of them would ever go they would say they couldn't afford it but they had plenty of money for weed and beer. After years of that we all broke up. I still see them all but I'm the only one that's still into the scene.
Word. It’s for the better. I made a few really good friends in the club that I still see and when we get together we talk about… trucks. It’s a win. Not to mention I met my soul mate while at a club party. No complaints.
I still occasionally ponder creating another club that revolves around all the awesome that I once experienced. Like going to a buddies garage to hang, drink a beer and help get his truck ready for the next show. Maybe this channel will bring like minded folks together. 🤔
@@GarageFab hmm that sounds like a good idea 💡
Found your channel a couple of days ago. Got my sub. I’m going to have to build something similar. But I have a small English wheel, small pneumatic hammer, and some princess auto shrinker and stretcher that also need the cases made. I’m going to want them all on the same stand. Later want to build a bead roller for it. Use the pneumatic to spin the roller. Ive got big dreams. Lol
That sounds amazing! I hope to see updates as this little fab island develops.
Happy to have you my man.
Borderline genius 😁 nice work
Borderline huh? I'll try harder! Thank you!
Just found your channel. Really enjoying it. Subbed 🍻
Thank you, Rob. Glad to have you! 🙌
This is the first time i have seen this sight and you now have a new subscriber this is awesome i dont know how your interest in purchasing one of these went but i would buy if not im definitely going to build thanks a lot
Thanks Chris! I’ve got few folks that would be interested but I haven’t had the opportunity to assemble an online store just yet. You might be on your own for the time being. 😔 Lemme know how it turns out if you decide to tackle it! 🍻
I have that same set of mac carbide de-burring bits and I really like them.
I’m very pleased… With the tools. My Mac guy vanished so I can warranty one of my broken bits! 😩
@@GarageFab, The mac guy usually only stops at the shop I work at every once and a while. I got some drill bits from him too and they’ve been pretty good so far. I wonder if you could warranty the bit online on their website.
It’s worth a shot!
Thar is totally awesome!!
Much thank you! You gonna build one?
Don't have a shrinker stretcher but I did watch this all the way because I just like watching people build stuff. One question, couldn't you have made a small extension for the bottom to turn the cylinder 90 deg.? would have moved the pivot pin location down 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
Yeah, definitely would’ve been an option. That never crossed my mind, and it probably would’ve been a lot faster than cutting the arched hole! 🤷♂️