ERCO style shrinker frame????

[Flattracker94]

I have a set of erco shrinker jaws. I have been holding on to these for a few years with the idea of building my own frame and jaw holders with a deep throat. It would be foot operated just like the ERCO unit is. Have any of you guys made one of these or would have an ERCO one so I could get the dementions of the pivot points?

[kfs]

there was a group build some time ago, I think it got lost in on of the up grade chrases that hav been earlier :( may be sombody have som more info ?

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6346&highlight=group+build+shrinker

[Flattracker94]

Karl, thanks for the link. I guess im not the only one wanting to do this. This forum is great. Wish I had known about it 10 years ago.

[Pete's Metalshaping]

Karl, thanks for the link. I guess im not the only one wanting to do this. This forum is great. Wish I had known about it 10 years ago.
Send me a PM with your contact info.

[anders nørgaard]

Fay Butler or Tinmantech ;)

Send me a PM with your contact info.

Larry,
Would you like my contact info as well? :cool: ;)

[Rick Mullin]

I have an ERCO 1447 foot shrinker. Let me know exactly what you need and I will do my best to measure. Glad to help.
Rick

[Flattracker94]

Thanks Guys. Rick I will let you know...! Sounds like others have done this same build. Maybe someone will chime in with plans or pictures.

[oldgoaly]

The build was off a Marchant style shrinker, the metal and the dies won't know that! I have a 6f Marchant if you need some pics or measurements. btw still looking for some shrinking dies with ramps. tt;)

[Dawai]

That frame really stiff and works good. THE kick pedal, saw weight lifting weights added to the back of it, kicking it is like riding and kicking a scooter down the sidewalk. No real effort.

I wonder thou if the steel needs to be that thick??? it sure didn't deflect any as being used.
Isn't this the same one Ben Pedalcar posted??

[oldgoaly]

Marchants can do heavy steel, so that is why the frame is so thick/heavy. I posted a copy of a Marchant sales catalog. look in the Shinker forum or my albums, specs should be in there. tt;)

[Flattracker94]

Thanks for the info guys. After the Holidays I will get into. Thanks Curtis