Manual Shrinker and Stretcher for Sheet Metal Shaping This handoperated shrinker and stretcher is designed for common automotive and sheet metal shaping tasks. The cast iron body and hardened steel jaws provide stable, repeatable shaping for light to medium gauge metal without heat or hammerforming. A long hand lever and compoundleverage design give controlled force with reduced user effort. The unit disassembles for storage and weighs 13 lbs for easy portability. Key benefits Dualfunction jaws: Replaceable hardened jaws for shrinking and stretching allow quick switching between operations. Oval jaw faces help minimize marking on the workpiece. Controlled forming: Manual longhandle lever gives fine control over the amount of shrink or stretch for precise shaping. Built for metalwork: Suitable for common automotive and fabrication tasks on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel up to the specified gauges and thickness. Durable construction: Cast iron body and hardened steel jaws provide solid, reliable performance for repeated use. Portable and spacesaving: Weighs 13 lbs and can be disassembled for compact storage or transport. Specifications Compatible materials: up to 16 gauge aluminum, 18 gauge mild steel, 20 gauge stainless steel Maximum thickness: up to 1.5 mm Throat depth: 1 inch (25 mm) Body material: cast iron Jaw material: hardened steel, ovalshaped faces Operation: manual hand lever with compound leverage Weight: 13 lbs Design: twoinone shrinker and stretcher with interchangeable jaws Typical applications Automotive body : shrinking and stretching fenders, quarter panels, and small patch areas during metal fitting and panel alignment. Restoration and custom fabrication: shaping trim pieces, brackets, and small panels where controlled local stretch or shrink is required. General sheet metal work: forming and adjusting light gauge parts in hobby, garage, or small workshop projects. Usage notes Select the appropriate jaw for shrinking or stretching and ensure it is properly secured before use. Work incrementally and check the part frequently to avoid overworking the metal. Keep jaws clean and lightly lubricated on pivot points to extend service life. The unit is intended for manual forming of light to medium gauge sheet metal only and is not a cutting or heavy industrial machine. This shrinker and stretcher provides a compact, manual solution for precise sheet metal shaping where controlled shrink and stretch operations are needed.