Posted By: Tomsecks
Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/19/09 09:16 PM
Anybody have good luck with a particular shrinking hammer? I am doing some body work, TRYING to do it the right way instead of just filling it up with putty. Haven't had much luck with the torch. Thought about getting a shrinking hammer. I have some dings here and there, and also a little warping from welding / grinding in some patch panels.
So who is using what?
Thanks.
Posted By: shawge
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/20/09 03:32 AM
I've had good luck with a shrinking gun and a shrinking disk.
Posted By: DJVCuda
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/20/09 12:37 PM
I've used it with good results as well as a shrinking dolly....
Posted By: 440abody
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/20/09 03:53 PM
A slapping file used in conjuction with a shrinking dollie will also provide excellent results. A great book to pick up is the "Key to metal bumping" TP tools ,and I believe Eastwood sell it. This little book has provided me alot info on metal work. Good luck!
Posted By: maximum entropy
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/20/09 04:18 PM
i had a really nice shrinking hammer, but i can't even find it anymore. it was getting hard to use toward the end, anyways.
Posted By: HemiRick
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/20/09 04:33 PM
A better place to get that Metal bumping book is here, its cheaper and shipping is half as much.
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Posted By: Tomsecks
Re: Metal Work - Shrinking Hammer - 03/21/09 08:50 PM
I will look into all of your suggestions. Is that shrinking disc very expensive? I'm guessing it is, haven't looked into them because seeing them, I just saw dollar signs, ha.