Here's a must-have video that will guide you through building a pneumatic stand for your manual shrinker stretcher set. The pneumatic cylinder takes the effort out of using a shrinker stretcher and the pressure regulator ensures that every bite of the shrinker and stretcher is consistent for even gradual bends. The overall size of this unit takes up an even smaller footprint than a manual hand-operated unit and a MUCH smaller footprint than a foot-operated machine.

Be sure to stay to the end of the video for a blueprint for the build so you can build your own.

0:00 Intro
1:11 Why Pneumatic?
3:10 My Amazon Shopping Spree
3:47 Two Types of Pneumatic Pedal Valves
5:52 The Design Process
7:59 Cutting Out Parts
14:30 Assembly Time
17:14 First Test
17:53 What Does a Shrinker/Stretcher Do?
19:20 Blueprints!

Here are the parts that can be ordered from Amazon.com. Only a couple will need to be purchased elsewhere.

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Parker Air Cylinder 2” Diameter 6” Stroke
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Air Pressure Regulator
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5 Way Foot Pedal Valve
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Air Line and Fittings
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1/2” 20 Clevis
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3/8” Quick Release Pin (Bottom)
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1/2” Quick Release Pin (Top)
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1/2” Bronze Bushings
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NOT currently available on Amazon
1" DOM tubing with 1/8" wall. For handles.

1/2-20 Stainless Jam Nut


The Tools Featured in This Video:

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Empire Abrasives
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Harbor Freight Grinder
Corded 4-1/2 in. 5 Amp Angle Grinder

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Vise Wilton
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Hole Cutters - Hougen
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Sheet Metal Shears - Kett
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