SUPER DUTY SHRINKER STRETCHER - Woodward Fab

The Woodward Fab WFSS-SD SUPER DUTY SHRINKER STRETCHER is a robust and indispensable tool for professional automotive and industrial metal fabrication. Engineered for precision and durability, this machine empowers technicians to meticulously shape repair panels, enabling the restoration of original contours and the creation of custom sheet metal forms. Its heavy-duty construction ensures consistent performance for demanding applications.

Key Features

• 18 Gauge Mild Steel Capacity: Capable of working with mild steel up to 18 gauge, providing versatility for a range of automotive and industrial sheet metal projects.
• 3-Inch Throat Depth: Offers a generous 3-inch throat depth, allowing technicians to work on material much deeper than standard shrinker stretchers and providing greater reach for complex panels.
• Reinforced Cast Iron Frame: Constructed with a heavily reinforced cast iron frame designed to prevent flexing or "yawning," ensuring exceptional stability and accuracy during metal forming operations.
• Versatile Mounting Options: Features a drilled bottom for secure bench mounting, and can also be conveniently clamped in a bench vise for adaptable workshop setups.
• Tight Radius Capability: Precisely produces curves with a diameter as tight as 3 inches, essential for intricate detail work on various repair panels.

Applications

This Super Duty Shrinker Stretcher is an essential asset for fabricating and restoring sheet metal panels with professional-grade accuracy. It excels in creating custom contours and repairing damaged sections without the need for cutting and welding, which helps to preserve metal integrity and save time. Common applications include forming precise curves for:

• Wheel opening repairs
• Window channels and frames
• Cab corners
• Trunk seals and rain gutters
• Custom body panel fabrication for vehicle restoration and modification