Eastwood Shrinker/Stretcher - Quick change jaws?

[tlmartin84]

Started messing with my Eastwood Shrinker/Stretcher today. Immediately I realized making compound curves is time consuming.

Mainly from removing the 8 screws to switch the jaws. Any ideas on how to make something to do a quick change?

I was thinking about cutting the back of the slots out. That would eliminate having to remove the screws completely.

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[larry4406]

I’m thinking this is why folks have 2 - one setup as stretcher and other as shrinker.

 

[Honch]

Would the jaws still be removeable if you cut out the slots at the end of the jaws?

Then you don't have to remove the screws only loosen them.

 

[Slackerzinc]

I have the same shrinker stretcher, I like your stand

 

[Monza Harry]

You could also dedicate a 1/4" drive palm ratchet with a hex bit for the screws. I seem to recall there isn't enough room for thumbs screws on those S & S's. I feel that the slotted screw holes should speed things up as well. Harry

 

[Stooge]

Would the jaws still be removeable if you cut out the slots at the end of the jaws?

Then you don't have to remove the screws only loosen them.

I have the separate shrinker/ strectcher from Eastwood, and that's how the jaws guides in those are, slotted, and I haven't had any issues with them coming loose.

I also like the stand and foot pedal

 

[bigguns69]

1 shrinker, 1 stretcher set up is what I have.

 

[astroracer]

My Woodward Fab Shrinker/Stretcher uses slots for the jaws and thumb screws to hold them in. Slot out the holes on your jaws and get some thumb screws. I still plan to get another body so the work goes quicker.
Mark

 

[HMCFab9]

If it's a tool you use often, just buy 2 so you don't have to change the jaws.
The frustration saved is definitely worth the $$$

 

[tlmartin84]

Thanks for the input.

Right now, I don't use it enough to invest in another one. Ill try the thumb screws and slots.

 

[tlmartin84]

Thanks for the comments on the stand. I wanted something I could mount to my fab table and hang on the wall when not in use to save on space.