Metal shaping: how to use a stretcher

In this tutorial, Arco shows how to use a metal stretcher, making a double compound curve flange, this tech tip is a good one and shows the magic of metal working.
20 gauge sheet metal, and a Harbor Freight metal stretcher, from the shrinker/stretcher set.
Mods to the stretcher include, mounting to English Wheel, and making a pedal mechanism for easier use for one person.
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[@zaneturner4478]

Another great video. You guys complement each other on these videos that you do.

[@Moonfleet41]

Loving it.. Golden tips Brother.

[@jacksonsantos3471]

My friend your videos are very good, beautiful tip works very well. Congratulations there.

[@asciimation]

Excellent demonstration and Heidi asks great questions when filming. One cool use for the stretcher is making little gauges from strips of steel. When you want an even curve on things, like the tops of my wings, I did exactly what you did to make a curved gauge piece I could use to check the shape. I like to remind myself the curve comes from the fact that you are making one side longer than the other by stretching it, so the metal HAS to curve. If you use a thin strip and put it all the way in like you show you are still stretching it but doing it on both sides at the same time. The metal strip gets longer but doesn't curve since both sides stretch the same amount. I find I am always having to think if I shrink/stretch this, with a hammer or the wheel or the other tools, where does the sheet metal need to go? You've obviously been doing it long enough to do this instinctively so it's great you take the time to explain it to us guys consciously trying to learn it. Cool stuff metal!

[@OutlawEdge]

So good to hear from u bro. Happy easter! Thanks for the nice comments. 👍😀

[@Okie-Tom]

Good info for beginners to know! I have had to make some pretty curvy pieces of angled pieces! And good for you! You are doing something that is amazing your little lady there. Sad to say not everybody can impress their lady! Lol! Thanks, Tom

[@colinstables]

Made that same piece on the weekend for the front windscreen lower edge, shrunk one side and stretched the other, strong piece. my son and I fitted a cowl repair section tonight and that’s the pillar replacement almost done

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you. I have used both a little, but do it "manually". I like your connection to be able to be do it with your foot.

[@paulmcdonald3570]

Great instruction my man. I just bought that set. Now time to play

[@WaynesGarage]

Cool little Tech Tip bro

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hi Heidi, Arco has a great understanding of sheet metal far beyond his years. I worked heavy steels for most of my working years so I some understanding but he surpasses me in soooo many ways. The Sema build is looking better with every new post my friends.Stay safe and be well eh !.

[@NZMOPAR]

good tips brother i didnt know any of that i would just put it in all the way

[@tooterplumber1128]

Thank you for all the informative tips and for sharing your knowledge.

[@genegorringe7395]

Damn cool brother that is a hell of a tool Gene Gorringe Mi 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Nice demo! I have those same HF shrinker/stretcher tools, but they’re still hand operated. I need to make a stomp pedal, like you have. I love these short tips and tricks videos, that you guys make. 👍

[@The88katana600]

love all the great tips

[@homespuntools2115]

Hey Arco and Heidi, thanks for the new tutorial . There's a reason they say "don't bite off more than you can chew."Real good video for that one! Can't miss seeing that Wilton "Bullet"vice, one of the best vices ever made. There was a 6 inch one for sale local a year ago it sold right away .They last forever ... you treat them right and they be the last one to let you down.

[@bobbywartman2058]

Good Vid Guys......That was very helpful. :)

[@frostysoutdoors4135]

Great tip bro still don't know what your doing cause I'm a computer tech guy lol I want too learn too mig weld lol

[@DavidStirm]

Awesome thx bud.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Neat-o!

[@jimgray5350]

How do you have your stretcher pedal mounted

[@OutlawEdge]

Jim Gray its just a door hinge off a house. Worked great 👍