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   seeyou | Mar 21, 2009 07:54pm | #1

   My buddy that owns a pan machine has one. He uses it to form the edges on standing seam pans when he needs male or female profiles on both sides of the pan. I could see it being useful in the field, but it won't do anything I don't already have a shop tool for. It's pretty pricey for what it is.

   I've played with my buddy's and I'd guess the learning curve is pretty steep.

   All that being said, I'd like to have one, just 'cause I'm a tool ho. But I've got a $15K finger brake (upper and lower fingers) on my list ahead of the Wuko.

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   theslateman | Mar 21, 2009 08:10pm | #2

   How do form curved pans when you need them ?

   I've got something coming up where I think one could be quite useful .

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   seeyou | Mar 21, 2009 08:23pm | #3

   Curved which way? All you need is downspout crimpers or needle nose pliers for concave. I use a stretcher for convex.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   theslateman | Mar 22, 2009 01:39am | #4

   How about making a curved right angle piece to serve as lockstrip for an arched flat seam roof.

   In the past I snip the exposed side every 4" to 6" depending on the curve and bend it that way prior to nailing it into the trim.

   Using the Wuko you could make a cleaner look on the face could you not ?

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   seeyou | Mar 22, 2009 04:58am | #5

   Using the Wuko you could make a cleaner look on the face could you not ?

   I'm not sure how it does that. I use a shrinker or downspout crimpers to do what you're speaking of.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   ponytl | Mar 22, 2009 06:01am | #6

   how much different is that than a bead roller?    just curious... cause they have them at harbor freight with several dies for about $100

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   seeyou | Mar 22, 2009 01:53pm | #7

   how much different is that than a bead roller? 

   Completely different functions. I bought one of those HF bead rollers for $79. Total POS for what I bought it for. It did work a little, but the dies were soft.  Ended up getting a Pexto. But the happy ending to the story is I drug the HF tool out after a couple of years and sold it on Ebay for $125. http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   theslateman | Mar 22, 2009 07:33pm | #8

   Grant,

   I just looked on E Bay for stretcher / shrinker units.

   Any brands to steer clear of ?

   Thanks for the help. Most of my roof work is straight runs. Trying to still keep learning.

   Walter

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   seeyou | Mar 22, 2009 07:57pm | #9

   Any brands to steer clear of ?

   Not that I know of. Mine are cheapies and I've not had any problems with them.

   HF has a stand for them I'd buy if my local outlet would stock it. I've seen it in the catalog. You can operate the SH/ST with your foot while holding the work piece with both hands.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   tommyeban | Dec 07, 2010 04:54pm | #10

   eckold strecher and shrinker

   yes you can buy the strecher and shrinker from habor freight only $100 ,its only can strech or shrink 1''  and its very hard to control  not unlest you mount it on table,the best german brand of strecher and shrinker is eckold ,you can buy them at http://WWW.NABOCKER.COM