Does anyone have any feedback regarding Tennsmith brand slip rollers? Besides tranny humps, drive shaft tunnels, gas tanks how useful would this tool be (24")?
No one has any experience with Tennsmith and slip rollers in general? I find that hard to believe; come on guys spread the know.edge.
Tennsmith makes good machines. Check the gauge capacity, some are made for HVAC work and can't handle thicker sheet. They are handy if you do much fab work.
I've never used a Tennsmith slip roller, but we do have a 4' pneumatic shear from them that is a great machine. I'd say go for it, as long as the capacity is good. I've even done small sections of 1/8" on our slip roll, and I've also used it to form around with a rawhide, and even sort of a radius break. Lots of uses if you get creative.
I used similar years ago to roll my fuel tank cover. Rollers are adjustable and can make a number of different shaped radiuses. Practice makes perfect. Scrap flat panel steel is a good place to start practicing on rather than a finished product and wasting material.
have a 48'' PEXTO, every shop needs a roller, i bought mine for my wifes birthday years ago and she hasen't used it yet????
Well I picked it up for a good price. It is a 24" model good for 20 guage so I may keep it. I only need to fab small curved sections for the cars I have but you never know.
I use mostly 18ga. So a 20ga capacity wouldn't do me any good. A 24" x 20ga is going to be pretty light duty rollers.
One thing about quality made sheet metal equipment, you can always sell or trade up to the next size. After using it for a while you will learn it's capability, and if you feel the need to move up. I have a 36" Pexto, I have been using for 40 years, and wouldn't be without it.
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