How often do you find yourself needing a soldering iron for gutters or flashing? It’s a part of being a sheet metal worker and having the right equipment is a must. A clear sign that sub par work is on its way is using an open flame torch for a soldering job. Not only is…
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Biegetec Finish Hand Seamer A true finish hand seamer that will not scratch the paint coating on your standing seam panels. The Biegetec hand seamer has plastic, removable, insets that guarantee a clean, non-marring bend. The tool stands at 18″ which is an additional benefit when bending upright (i.e., less stress on the back). It…
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NEW PRODUCT REVIEW: Who Should Own These Tools? Contractors that need to make on site bends in sheet metal. Whether it is valley flashing, gable ends, creating standing seam profiles, or even inside/outside radius bends, these tools get the job done. Newest Bender Features Angled bending disc relieves the user of any potential scratches to…
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Craig Hardin of Hardin Construction Craig has done metal roofing work in the Frederick, MD area since 2004. He made the cover of the Metal Architecture Magazine-April 2015 edition. Here is his response of his favorite roofing tool. I would have to say that a must have and favorite for me is the Stubai plastic seaming…
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There is nothing more comforting when shopping online than customer reviews. It gives insight into what someone thought after using the product for an actual application instead of advertising jargon. This is one reason why Amazon has become such a juggernaut because of the accuracy of how good a product is based on product reviews. Even though Stortz…
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If you work with metal, there is a good chance you’ve needed to solder. There are 5 main brands of Soldering Irons that we sell on a daily basis and they are Express, Sievert, Perkeo, Aero, and American Beauty. Below is a 2 question survey that asks which brand is your favorite and any reason behind…
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Elten Roofing Shoe You’ve tried Cougar Paws, Red Wing Work Boots, and now you are looking for a steel tip boot that provides strength and comfort. German company Elten has your answer. This is a pre-order and lead time will be ~3 weeks. If you see another shoe on the Elten website that you’d be interested…
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The Draco family of power shears has been producing quality cutting tools for various sheet metal trades since 1951. They are a multi-national group doing business with more than 60 foreign agencies. At Stortz Tools, we are adopting some of the Draco cutting shears in order to offer our customers another specialty cutting product to…
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These 2 tools have a similar function and subtleties that one should know before making a buying decision. Here are the features of each. Wuko 2204 Uni-Bender One set of main rollers and two side rollers. Side rollers act as a support for the material and are close enough to the main rollers to allow for…
Read MoreWuko Inc is an Austrian company who is an industry leader in bending, forming, and cutting sheet metal. These long lasting tools will simplify work routines that used to take hours and save on labor immensely. Wuko tools are cutting edge technology and will help you put more money in your pocket over time. Don’t…
Read MoreAt first glance a hand seamer serves one function, to bend sheet metal. Like most other tools, something so simple can be broken down into targeted styles depending on the application. This entry will look into the different attributes of hand seamers and what to look for when making a purchase. The main category of these…
Read MoreHow often do you get in a roofing situation where you do not have the right tool for the job? You end up using a makeshift item and end up doing more damage than good. Standing seam roofs are not a type of roof any roofer can pull off. It requires experience and having the…
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