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Old 05-16-2012, 05:14 AM
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Default Cold shrink methods

I have stretched my rudder skin using an edge roller. Not very much but enough to notice. Is there a way shrink it back fairly close to factory standards?
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Old 05-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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Default Shrinker Hints for Homebuilders

On EAA's Hints for Homebuilders site there is a video by Dick Koehler using a shrinker. I just bought a shrinker/stretcher set from Harbor Freight. A bit spendy but got the job done.
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Old 05-16-2012, 10:48 PM
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What John said....shrinker.

I have a deep throat shrinker/stretcher that I wouldn't trade for anything. That said, it would be cheaper for you to purchase a new skin than a tool you'll only use once or twice. Keeping in mind without being there and seeing it we don't really know how bad it is.

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On EAA's Hints for Homebuilders site there is a video by Dick Koehler using a shrinker. I just bought a shrinker/stretcher set from Harbor Freight. A bit spendy but got the job done.
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Old 05-19-2012, 04:04 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Will consider new tool.
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