Metalcraft twisters give you the means to achieve consistent and even spaced twists in flat metal strip and solid square bar.
PRACTICAL TWISTER with ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum working capacity
3/4" wide x 1/8" thickness (flat metal strip) 3/8" (solid square bar)
Length of twist possible
Min. 3 1/8" Max. 38 1/2" - longer twists can be achieved by moving twisted section through the machine and then twisting the next section.
Machine dimensions
4"w x 42 1/8"L x 3 1/2"h x 11" (handle length). Boxed Weight: 10 lbs.
PRACTICAL TWISTER ADAPTOR (comes with Practical Twister)
This Special Boss & Slide Unit can be fitted in place of the standard collar to allow rapid twisting - a feature of particular importance if having to make repeated twists. The slotted collar also allows twists to be inserted in a length of flat strip which has scrolls already formed at each end. (Practical Twister Adaptor maximum working capacity: 3/4" x 1/8" (flat strip only). Length of Twist possible: Min. 1" Max. 37")
EASY TO USE - NO PRE-HEATING OF METAL REQUIRED TO TWIST.
To use simply clamp material in collar and set required length of twist by moving slider and clamping in position.
Twist handles as required and then release twisted length from the collar
All tools are supplied with operating instructions. Please note that the maximum working capacity stated is for Hot Rolled Material or Annealed metal. Working beyond these limits or with material of greater hardness may reduce the operational life of the tool.
The Practical Twister w/ Adaptor is shipped in 1 box: approx. 10 lbs.
Please note www.metalcraftusa.com is the only website (along with info on XL Pro Range of Tools) authorized to promote/sell Metalcraft brand tools in the United States and Canada. Metalcraft brand tools are hand operated metal bending tools that allows one to do scroll bending, twisting, rolling of circles/arcs, general bending including angle bending, shearing, punching holes, riveting, and embossing/end forging. Wrought Iron Handicrafts, Inc. is the only authorized distributor for Metalcraft brand tools in the United States and Canada and conducts its business on a direct basis with customers in these regions. Wrought Iron Handicrafts, Inc. IS NOT affiliated with Harbor Freight or Grizzly as our tools are NOT Chinese copies. Only Wrought Iron Handicrafts, Inc. is authorized to use the official/trade-marked Metalcraft logo - if in doubt, be safe be satisfied - please check with us first.