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360-B: "Handy" Roofing Seamer.
$75.00

This traditional style cast iron seamer delivers significant crimping power for finishing seams from a compact hand tool. Fits well in the hand. Provides easy action from a loose hinge type connection that rarely needs oiling. No springs to break and replace. Stronger than aluminum casted similar tools which break at pivot point on heavy copper or steel roofing materials. Quoting from the period catalog: "A seamer patterned in keeping with the requirements of the roofer and for such work demanding a well balanced substantial tool." It measures 3 x 9 inches and can be carried in tool kit or pocket. Can bend metal at various depths for seams up to 1 inch. Established, proven design.
  • Cast from high grade malleable iron.
  • Provides for up to 1" bending depth, over a 3" width.
  • Used for general metal work.
  • High quality tool throughout.
  • Overall Length 9"

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Iron roofing seamer.

360-B: Iron roofing seamer.

Handy Roofing Seamer, from period catalog, see photo for definitive image.

360-B: Handy Roofing Seamer, from period catalog, see photo for definitive image.



361-A: "Brakemate" Spring Loaded Sheet Metal Hand Seamers
$22.00

This lightweight, well balanced and spring loaded seamer has a lively action that makes it handy for use with light gauge metals.
  • Lightweight, durable, spring loaded Seamer used for bending primarily light gauge aluminum or steel.
  • Handle is produced from tempered aluminum alloy and blades from extruded aluminum, jaws 3 1/2" in width. Other jaw widths available.
  • Comfortable vinyl grips
  • 1 5/8" throat.
  • Overbends to 120 degree and won't mar aluminum.

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Spring Loaded Sheet Metal Hand Seamers.

361-A: Spring Loaded Sheet Metal Hand Seamers.



363-A: Straight Pattern Clinching Pliers for Sheet Metal Work
$70.00

These straight pattern clinching pliers are useful for all roofing sheet metal applications.
  • A high quality, heavy duty forged tool made to precise standards.
  • Both throat depth and jaw width are 2 1/2"
  • Overall length is 10 ".

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Straight pattern clinching pliers for all roofing sheet metal.

363-A: Straight pattern clinching pliers for all roofing sheet metal.



363-B: Heavy Duty straight Pattern Clinching Pliers for Sheet Metal Work
$110.00

These straight pattern clinching pliers are useful for all roofing sheet metal applications.
  • A high quality, heavy duty forged tool made to precise standards.
  • Throat depth 2 1/4"
  • Jaw width is 4"
  • Overall length is 10 ".

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Heavy Duty straight pattern clinching pliers for all roofing sheet metal.

363-B: Heavy duty straight pattern clinching pliers for all roofing sheet metal.



87-A: 45 Degree Bent Roofing Sheet Metal Pliers
$75.00

These small and precisely made 45 degree sheet metal tongs are useful for making bends up against the work. Some sheet metal mechanics use this pliers as their main seamer as it gives them more swing than a straight pair of tongs.
  • High quality, hand forged tong is used for general metal bending purposes.
  • Manufactured to exacting standards.
  • Overall Length 10 1/2"
  • Blade Width 2 1/4"
  • Throat Depth 2"

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Small 45 Degree Bend Roofing Sheet Metal Seamers.

87-A: Small 45 Degree Bend Roofing Sheet Metal Seamers.



87-B: 90 Degree Bent Roofing Sheet Metal Pliers
$85.00

These small and precisely made 90 degree sheet metal tongs are useful for making bends up against the work.
  • High quality, hand forged tong is used for general metal bending purposes.
  • Manufactured to exacting standards.
  • Overall Length 10 1/2"
  • Blade Width 2 1/4"
  • Throat Depth 2"

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Small 90 Degree Bend Roofing Sheet Metal Seamers.

87-B: Small 90 Degree Bend Roofing Sheet Metal Seamers.



88-A: Heavy Duty 45 Degree Roofing Sheet Metal Clinching Pliers.
$125.00

These heavy duty 45 degree bend seaming pliers are very popular for all types of sheet metal work.
  • A high quality, extra heavy duty forged tool made to exacting standards.
  • Tool features include 4" jaw width and 2 1/2" throat depth.
  • Overall length is 11 1/2".

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Heavy duty 45 degree bend seaming pliers for sheet metal work.

88-A: Heavy duty 45 degree bend seaming pliers for sheet metal work.



364-A: Folding Pliers and Seam Opener
$65.00

  • Used for opening seams in metal work
  • Handles are fitted with vinyl grip
  • 10" overall length with 1 1/4" wide working end

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Folding Pliers and Seam Opener

364-A: Folding Pliers and Seam Opener



81-B: Hand Roofing Double Seamers, 1" X 1 1/4"
$100.00

81-C: Hand Roofing Double Seamers, 1 1/4" X 1 1/2"
$115.00

An extremely portable and versatile tool that enables the artisan to produce short runs of double locked, standing seam metal roofing efficiently, in the field. Specifically intended to complement and work with our roofing sheet metal tongs. In the words of our 1895 catalog, "to match tongs."
  • Cast from high quality grey iron.
  • Working areas of sides are ground flat.
  • One side is lower in height than the other to allow for bending and locking standing seams, the 81-B having heights of 1" & 1 1/4" and the 81-C having heights of 1 1/4" & 1 1/2".

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
Hand Roofing Double Seamers

81-C: Hand Roofing Double Seamers

Hand Roofing Double Seamers, from 1895 Stortz Catalog, see photo for definitive image.

81-C: Hand Roofing Double Seamers, from 1895 Stortz Catalog, see photo for definitive image.



BURRITT ROOFING DOUBLE SEAMER

The well-known "Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer is especially designed and adapted for forming standing and double lock seams in I. C. tin (terne) and galvanized roofing.
  • Locks are finished of uniform height.
  • 444-A are fitted for I. C. Tin or copper and follow 1 1/4"; and 1 1/2"; - Common Roofing Tongs finishing a standing lock seam 1" high.
  • 466-A are fitted for Galvanized Roofing only (not heavier than 28 gauge) and follow 1 1/2"; and 1 3/4"; - Common Roofing Tongs finishing a standing lock seam 1" high.
  • Simple construction yet built strongly of malleable iron.
  • Center and outside bars finely machined to make well formed lock seams evenly and without crimping.
  • Each seamer has man size, well shaped "D" handles that are securely riveted on to a 1" iron pipe handle.
  • Seamers have double treadle and strong return springs, making for easy operation.
  • No confusing change of gauges required. No loss of time, two workmen may work at the same time in forming and finishing lock seams from end to end and against corners, ridges, walls, parapets and copings.
  • Stortz Seamers are sold in sets of two pairs.
  • Single pairs may be purchased, please call with your needs.

444-A: "Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer, for Standing Seamed Roofs in I. C. Tin (Terne Metal). (Complete Set of Two Pairs)
$2,400.00

466-A: "Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer, for Standing Seamed Roofs in Galvanized Steel. (Complete Set of Two Pairs)
$2,400.00

Prices discounted "direct from the manufacturer". Distributors please call for dealer pricing.
"Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer, fitted for I. C. Tin.

444-A OR 466-A: "Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer, can be fitted for either I. C. Tin (terne metal) OR for galvanized steel.

"Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer, fitted for I. C. Tin.

444-A OR 466-A: "Burritt" Model Roofing Double Seamer produces double locked standing seamed roofing on site in 5 steps.



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