Flanging tool ???

[SleeperScamp]

I need one for the quarter panel replacement on my Duster... Is there a certain brand that is better than others.. I need quality and price... Any help is appreciated , Thanks...

P.S. What I really need is someone willing to come over and help me weld it on ....LOL

 

[70Duster440]

You can get the vice grip style from Eastwood but it think you'd wear your hand out before finishing (I got one and it didn't do that great of a job). Or you can get a pneumatic one (which I did) from someplace like Harbor Freight at a decent price. It works pretty good and also has a hole punch. In my opinion, that's the way to go if you're going to do a fair amount of flanging.

Another alternative is to use a backing strip instead of a flange. A butt weld would be consided the "best" but they can be tricky.

 

[ramcharger]

A flanging/punch tool is waiting on my front step right now as delivered form UPS. I ordered it from Eastwood. I'll let you know if it's any good. I actually got it more for it's ability to punch holes for rosette welds then for flanging, but what the hell, I'm sure I'll use it for both.

And no, I will not give you my address. LOL