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KASTFORCE KF5005 Shrinker Stretcher Capacity Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of KASTFORCE KF5005 Shrinker Stretcher Capacity

Includes two body and two jaws. Throat capacity: 63mm/2.5”. Works with mild steel up to 18 gauge (1.2mm) and aluminum up to 16 gauge (1.5mm). Drilled bottom for bench mounting.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Amazing Shaping Capacity for Sheet Metal

As a result of my tests, I determined that this tool is a shaping gamechanger. The KASTFORCE KF5005 Shrinker Stretcher Capacity can easily manipulate sheet metal for customizing and restoring cars or other metalwork... Its compact design makes it ideal for small shops or home use..

Pros
  • Easy to use, excellent results, compact design.
Cons
  • The price may be high for occasional users.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Disappointing performance from shrinker-stretcher

As a result OF using this product I found that the overall quality was subpar. The shrinker did not work as effectively as i had hoped, leaving metal pieces bending in odd shapes. While the capacity is impressive, it doesn`t make up for the lack of functionality..

Pros
  • High capacity
Cons
  • Poor performance.

If you are interested in metalworking I highly recommend this metal heat shrink tubing and stretcher. I don't have much experience with metal, so I've mastered the basics after watching a lot of YouTube videos. If you need to make window channels, doors. You can craft containers to bypass the door frame, outlines, etc. I managed to make a transcap for my Jeep Wrangler YJ. These tools also have a place to attach them to the bench, making them much easier to use. If you're a metal worker or your…

Pros
  • Includes two bodies and two jaws
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