Track base using metal stretcher/shrinker

[LGeoB]

Hi All,

Watching Wheeler Dealers I noticed the use of a metal stretcher/shrinker tool to form complex surfaces from sheet steel. I bought the tools and used them to create a curved strong metal track base. It was quite fun getting 25mm steel angle 1.6mm thick to form curves. Photos show the tools, the resulting strong track base and a close up. Looking closely you can see where the machine has gripped the metal to pull/push it.






Geoff

 

[dunnyrail]

Hi All,

Watching Wheeler Dealers I noticed the use of a metal stretcher/shrinker tool to form complex surfaces from sheet steel. I bought the tools and used them to create a curved strong metal track base. It was quite fun getting 25mm steel angle 1.6mm thick to form curves. Photos show the tools, the resulting strong track base and a close up. Looking closely you can see where the machine has gripped the metal to pull/push it.

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Geoff

Well that is certainly not going to rot, nice job. Just needs a bit of toning down. Rust ala casey jones snr method of iron filings and vinegar or a spray with a suitable colour. Black or brown possibly?

 

[Gizzy]

I must say that looks rather neat....

 

[FatherMcD]

Are the rivets steel or aluminum?

 

[LGeoB]

Are the rivets steel or aluminum?

Alluminum but the steel is treated (galvanised?) so and no issue so far.