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06-15-2018, 02:05 PM
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erco/marchant shrinker/stretcher
Hello,
Just got a erco shrinker & stretcher 6" 1 each and also a 12" 12a marchant (1) with currently only a shrinking die in it. I may keep all but am considering keeping just the erco's that are set up or maybe keeping the marchant and getting stretching dies for it. Any thoughts? The marchant is phuematic and a dream to use. The erco's are kickers. Thanks, John 
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06-15-2018, 03:53 PM
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What are you asking for the 12a?
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Marc
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06-15-2018, 04:29 PM
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Not sure If I'm going to sell any of them. Looking for opinions
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John
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06-15-2018, 06:06 PM
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Welcome to the site John.
The Erco's are good for hand work. You can 'kick' it or 'toe' it for different results. The Marchant is a beast. It will shrink heavy stuff. Pretty hard to finesse a shrink. If you can stand the price, I'd keep them all. I have to manual Marchant type machines and they are amazing. What kind of work do you do?
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Kerry Pinkerton
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06-15-2018, 07:00 PM
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thanks kerry,
I restore classics. You're right about the finesse, might be an overkill for 20 gauge. I'll try to upload a photo. 20180615_143320.jpg John
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John
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06-15-2018, 07:23 PM
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I've actually never used a 12. The pneumatic Marchant I have used was Dutch Comstock's. What I remember is that you set it for a given shrink and that thickness is what you get...want it or not.
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Kerry Pinkerton
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