Handheld Metal shrinking tool for only £13!!! its a complete game changer! Rust

[@TheJameswort]

Home made tool = very satisfying. And it works well, bonus

[@tommcelroy6975]

Works well is a bonus? 😅😅😅

[@bensclassicbodywork]

Clever! Wanted a hand held shrinker stretcher for ages. Well done for working out a simple way of making it. 👍👍

[@DGRetroCustoms]

awesome video, I have seen them hand held shrinkers just couldnt justify the cost this looks like an amazing solution, hats off to you sir and welcome back

[@AntônioCesário-k4h]

Onde compra esse mandíbula

[@johnjewell219]

Top job .if you want more depth turn the straight crossbar into a horse shoe shape to allow metal to penetrate further in .

[@hankbagrowski7356]

I made one almost exactly the same as the one you made! Simple concept, tons of power!

[@chrisgarside7974]

Really neat idea which adds flexibility an existing shrinker/stretcher ! Many thanks for sharing.

[@waynepearson7058]

Well done on your skill on tig welding I've been battling for a year and a half now convinced that new welder is faulty . Thank u for your great video. Wayne sunny South Africa

[@Glatzomaniac]

Hello.. Thats a Great and cheap Solution for an very old Problem.. I try a few Times, since many Years to shrink Metall by Hand.. Mostly not Satisfied.. My next Project is to recreate your Tool.. Greets from Germany..

[@rmpdesigns9893]

Well done . And with a few minor tweaks they could be easily be made to be interchangeable between being hand held and stand mounted foot pedal operated able to quickly change from one to the other as you please.

[@staccio80]

great idea…I've had some jaws in the drawer for years waiting to build a suitable machine…but this way I can use them in a short time and with the convenience of having a portable and effective tool in any case!!! Thanks

[@apmgold]

Very well done, it looks as if you have a real nice tool there for next to nothing, if you have the shrinking dies already. Plus you have produced an nice clear video. A⭐ 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you it much appreciated 👍

[@jasonhergert7573]

Fantastic job, I am going to give this a go for sure. Thanks for sharing 😄

[@shilohsshorts-militarymaca6985]

Excellent common sense skills brother! Watching you from Commifornia. Keep up the good work.

[@stephenlmckeown1439]

Brilliant idea and fantastic welding 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@bobfrankish8883]

Brilliant Tom. Good to see you again! Like people are saying, cost of the jaws would put DIY'ers like me off, but, having said that, we all know that the cheap Chinese shrinker/stretchers are just crap and don't even work straight out of the box, so £175 for something that works is good value really.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Well if you ever need one bob you know where to come 👍

[@waynethornton698]

Arnt those jaws hardened

[@sprezzatura8755]

Smart and resourceful problem solving. Well done!

[@TheAnthroheart]

Yah gotta be pretty stoked with that mate! Congratulations 👍

[@Okie-Tom]

They worked nicely. A very handy addition to the shop!

[@daipower1]

Nice idea, well done Tom

[@Joe.Doucette]

Hi Tom. I was just looking yesterday to see if I had missed any of your videos and here you are. I don't do the instgrammie thing as I have enough to do in life now. ;) Very interesting tool. Nicely done!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hey joe. I’ve been really busy but hopefully things should get back to normal and I start uploading more often

[@Joe.Doucette]

@@Metal_shaper_tom Busy is great if it's productive in some form so don't worry about us. And that word "normal"is a nasty word for many of us. ;) Take care.

[@richardw3294]

Tom, you are a very talented person. My first thought was, can it make coins with the right dyes! 😂

[@staciewagner6435]

Excellent idea brother-- from your brethren across the pond……

[@chrisbenn8691]

This is brilliant

[@glennfelpel9785]

What a great idea. You are quite resourceful indeed. Thank you for the video!

[@angusmackay7281]

Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@geoffhalstead1811]

Tom, well done‼️👏👍 I could have done with that when I replaced the rusted out flanges on the front Mud Shields of my ‘35 Austin Seven ARQ Ruby. Had to resort to ‘cut n shut’ but still happy with the results though. I know what my next tool project is.

[@bernardfinnegan7621]

A very good tool indeed. Awesome invention!

[@tonytribisonna9886]

Great video I enjoyed it. Good to see you making your own tools sometime these hand made tools are the best tools and you know that they will last

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👨‍🏭

[@pacomb]

That tool gave me great ideas, thanks!! Maybe you could think about making a tool such as the Ox Planishing Hammer, it costs a whopping 900 dollars, and a DIYer cant aford it. It must be such a useful tool to have!!

[@squirrelsworkshop]

Yup, gotta go build one now. I already have an extra bolt cutter, just need the dies. Nice work!

[@davidbwa]

I didn't know what a shrinker was so that part was interesting as well.

[@RecklessModelling]

Great tool but £113 really

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Suppose if you have to buy the shrinking jaws but the aim was to show how to turn a cheap tool into this .

[@angelsone-five7912]

Brilliant, good bit of kit.

[@65cj55]

Very interesting and resourceful.

[@KeithMooney-sf9gr]

All clever stuff Tom, thanks

[@itsalldoable]

That is a great piece of kit Tom. Well done. 👍

[@521farmer]

That is awesome tool easily made don't take rocket science and ya made it look easy thanks for sharing your project with us keep them coming ya got my vote ❎ from Canada 🇨🇦 SK signed up for more projects to come ya got this mighty fine Sir 😊

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@1967250s]

Yes, except the dies cost L99. So NOT 13 FRICKIN POUNDS. Not to mention the extra work to make it.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

🤣🤣. Frickin!!! A word not used often enough 👍

[@davidslater7187]

Wicked cool idea definitely one i will copy thanks for sharing

[@SuperInstaGib]

What an awesome idea. I love that you built this to use the dies you already have, I look forward to trying this myself. Thanks for sharing and detailing so much of the process

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you. I really appreciate the comment 👨‍🏭

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

fantastic - what a great idea I can see me having a go at making one of those myself - keep up the good work sir

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@AerialLensVideo]

Well done, and so economical -- THANKS!

[@dougwernham5209]

Thanks for the video Tom a very helpful shrinker.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you Doug. Always grateful for your support 👍

[@ClassicCarCave]

Tom, A man after my own heart! I try not to reinvent the wheel bit sometimes the odd little mod can make a world of difference. What do you think you could sell them for and would you be interested in making 10 or 20 sets for your viewers 🤔 I bet it would be cheaper than a vice or stand held type. Cheers Dave

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi Dave . Yeah I’d love to make some sets and sell them. The jaws are the downside as there £100. But I think £175 that way I’d make £50 for my time in making it. 👍

[@kawataufik5098]

@@Metal_shaper_tomI want it but how if shrinking and starching can have an idea I think you can and the ball can changeable too thanks I like it to have one

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

@@kawataufik5098 hi email me on [e-mail]

[@Gunsgame1966]

Very clever very impressed

[@nicholasrodgers4360]

Brilliant job Tom 👏 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you nick 👍

[@clivehaynes2183]

My initial concern was that the jaws do not remain parallel and get worse with thicker material. Nice job though.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It’s not to bad actually. I completely understand the concern but I don’t think I’d use it on anything thicker than 1.5mm Ali 👍

[@hermanhandlebars2687]

Great idea 💡 👍 nicely finished 👌

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@nanukvas]

great job I'm going to start making my own asap!

[@DavesGarageuk]

Fantastic, love homemade tools 😊😊

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers Dave

[@johngurney1069]

so how do you come to 13 pound what about the 99 pound dies,

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Well I know my maths is terrible but the whole point of the video was to show how to turn that £13 tool into a metal shrinker. If you already have the dies like I do on my shrinker as in the video it won’t cost you anymore. If you don’t then you can by them ones to make it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@sobeit1927]

The dies are £99 though . £13 ? ? ?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It’s a modified £13 tool . You use your foot pedal dies in it or you simply buy some.

[@21gioni]

Nice welds personally I would have used a stainless rod considering the composition of the material of the blades looking as if they are of a high chrome composition. Brilliant results looks good.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Did consider stainless but it is cheap Chinese metal so not that great quality. Once I’d tacked the bits in place and the tacks hadn’t shrunk/cracked that was good enough for me to continue using the mild wire.

[@21gioni]

@@Metal_shaper_tom nether the less you did produce wonderful product. You should however reinforce the area where you have the bolt. That would be better to have a longer thread and the reinforcement to prevent bending while in use.

[@gerryoneill8881]

Well done great work.

[@giorgiorossetti3276]

Very cool tool,and it works good👌

[@trebel]

Thank you for all your hard work. beautiful Cheers m8.

[@johnfasanoii4382]

99 + 13 = 112 plus the ingenuity and time to build, isn't quite 13 but still nice tool to have

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Don’t forget the welder at £1600 as well 👨‍🏭

[@joels7605]

Brilliant. If you made these, I would buy one.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I’ve been tempted to make them!

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo.......clever......make a hole punch .......washers.....cheers

[@DCCclips]

Great video and build! Could u share a link to Stacy’s for the dies? Can’t find these here the USA. Thx for sharing👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It’s in the description. Try calling I’m sure there help you out.

[@gordon6029]

Very cool tool.

[@seanalexander9531]

Cracking idea!

[@sethhughes2163]

Good job!

[@jackking5567]

But surely the dies cost more than £13? Is it a clickbait title?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Definitely click bait! 🎣🎣🎣

[@johnprice1952]

Very nice work. And nice idea. I see myself duplicating your work.

[@nexpro6985]

Would it have been better to have had radiused inside corners where you cur the jaws? Maybe 10mm or so?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Possibly. There’s always room for improvement on the next one 👍

[@nexpro6985]

@@Metal_shaper_tom nice idea BTW.

[@raayonaim]

Well done! What's that welding helmet with a grinding shield inside?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

It’s the new r tech one. I did a video on it a few month back 👍

[@raayonaim]

@@Metal_shaper_tom thx so much for your response, I'll go ahead and watch it

[@elvisream3322]

Well done

[@steakandchips9046]

Nice idea 👌

[@chrisyea7049]

Great tool Tom but what’s happening with the Austin seven?, I’m really waiting to see what’s happening with it. 😁

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi Chris the Austin got a bit delayed unfortunately. I had to finish a job I was working on that took a bit longer than expected. I’ve just started the Austin this weekend so hopefully I’ll have something soon to share with everyone 🤞

[@chrisyea7049]

@@Metal_shaper_tom great looking forward to it.👍

[@dannysrigid]

Handheld Metal shrinking tool for only £113!!! Neat idea, hate the clickbait lies.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I hate them too! Bloody Annoying aren’t they! But if you already have a foot operated shrinker like I mentioned in the video then it is only £13 . Did you skip that bit most people did 😂

[@dannyzuko1843]

Love your channel and content. Will the round dies also work in place of the oval ones in the stand mounted shrinker/stretcher?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you. I appreciate that! They will work I just need to add a few washers to space them out as there slightly smaller .

[@dannyzuko1843]

@@Metal_shaper_tom Do you prefer the round or the oval? I’m trying to decide which style to buy.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

@@dannyzuko1843 tough question to answer. The oval on the mezt are really rough but work really well. Downside to this is it really marks up your panel( also great on steel. The round one are much nicer on aluminium and leave less marks but I haven’t used them much on steel. I think either way your be happy . Sorry it’s not a definite answer but I need to test the round ones more

[@tcjnr82]

Cool I'll be copying this.... you sound exactly like the guy from the restoration couple yt channel

[@devil6spawn]

See you like the mini what to buy mine good video it's one way of doing it

[@ColinWatters]

A washer or shim between tool and die should tighten it up a bit.

[@Alllivesmatter24]

Awesome I like it

[@thedoingnotthedone]

Another great build. How much time would that have saved on the tricky jib that inspired it? Are you reaching for it a proprtion of the time instead if using the floor standing one or does that still have advantages?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Would of saved me 30 minutes i reckon. I’ll still use the folios one for my everyday work but this is a great alternative for fine adjustments when fitting new panel ect.

[@davecollumbell4592]

awesome them are 👌

[@nlo114]

If you have an airline in your workshop, is it work using an air-ram and trigger to save the elbows?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Good idea 👍

[@dirtysteve7866]

only £13!!! (plus £99).......and a £2000 TIG welder......

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Come on Steve that’s like saying let’s wheel up this panel it’s really easy all you need is this 10k English wheel to start . Like I’ve said in other comments. It’s about turning a £13 pound tool that would cost normally £500 plus . You can use your existing shrinking dies or you can buy these ones for £99 from stakesy’s. The price of the welder is irrelevant as I’ve just brought one for £200 that would do what I just done in this video. Thanks for the comment though 👍

[@trevsblog]

Great idea Tom and those jaws look exceptionally low priced when you consider the cost of branded ones. 👍

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Completely agree trev. When Matt at stakesy’s listed them on the website I knew I had to buy a set! I’ll send you a picture when I’ve set them up in the mezt so you can see what there like 👍

[@KJ6EAD]

I like how the new experimental design has to earn its paint.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Absolutely 👍

[@chriskappes9170]

Where can i get a set or a set of detailed plans

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

🤷‍♂️ plans? I literally just made it up in my head and made it work. If I got enough interest id probably make a couple of sets to sell

[@tonygreen8628]

Shrinking dies for £99 that makes it £112 ,

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hello Tony. It’s all about modifying a a £13 tool . If you have a foot operated shrink like the one in the video then great otherwise yeah you’re have to cough up and buy a set.

[@shedendman]

I like it👍

[@paulpaintshop103]

Beltin, im gonna have a go 👍👍

[@mikemakuh5319]

Seems like the price of the cutters and the price of the shrinking dies come to a bit more than "thaeen quid". Or , were you schooled in that "new math"?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Definitely the new math thing. So as you would know from watching it I’d already purchased the new replacement set a few week before as I’d already been using them then I decided to make the video. Then at the end of the video I state if you have a foot operated shrinker then you can use the dies from there to make it. The whole point of the video is to show using a cheap set of bolt cutters you can make a shrinking tool. I’m Assuming you do metal work then you would know that shrinking dies aren’t cheap? Thanks for watching anyway 👍

[@kawataufik5098]

How much can make and I order because here I live dose not have thanks

[@danreagoso3939]

very nice!

[@pedrojosevilelasussai3314]

How to start as a welder in uk.??

[@chopperhehehe]

Cool tool 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

[@ГенаКарейша]

молодец круто привет из Беларусии👍👍👍

[@faroironandcustoms6577]

Nice!!!

[@kawataufik5098]

Exactly same I can not find it on eBay plus best you do it for me much better

[@T3glider]

You’re ignoring the cost of the jaws … not cheap.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I mentioned the cost of the jaws but if you already have one then it’s cheap to modify the bolt cutters

[@HUB-STEER]

Legs are far more powerfull then arms. You should place this tool on a worktable and attach a pedal with link to the upper arm.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Why would I do that when I already have a foot operated shrinker as seen in the video. I think you’re missing the point of this as the is designed to be used on the job not in a fixed place

[@AntônioCesário-k4h]

Mano mande o endereço de onde eu possa compra essa mandíbula

[@GordLowCustoms]

Would be much easier to use holding it in a vise,and wurkin in one hand

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yes but that’s not the point of the video. The aim of the tool is to use it on a job itself e.g a car wing

[@KJ6EAD]

The word 'basically' has four syllables. There is an adverbial form of the English word 'basal', 'basally', but it doesn't fit this context.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I definitely prefer using basally and it saves a syllable 👍

[@garysgarage.2841]

I don't see any real advantage vs a base mounted shrinker stretcher. Plus it's probably heavy vs holding a light piece of metal in a base mount.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

🤦‍♂️ it’s not to replace a mounted one it’s so you shrink/ stretch actually on a job for Eg you’ve welded a section on your rear arch can’t remove that can you, but you can access it with a handheld pair. Just one of its many uses if you do metalwork 👨‍🏭

[@rvarsigfusson6163]

You can put it into a vice and use it from there..... Many possibilities

[@cocarr1]

Based on the title I was expecting a £13 tool, not a £113 tool.