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Awning Man
Trade: Awnings, Canopies, Storm Rated Shutters
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Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
I'm new to sheet metal. I've been in the awning industry for 15 years, but until now have only dealt with fabric covered awnings. I am venturing into standing seam awnings, and I'm looking for a handheld bending tool. Two I have found so far are the Malco Edge Roller and the Wuko Uni and Duo Benders. They all seem really effective in making standing seams without having to purchase an expensive roll former. Does anyone have any experience with these tools, or have a different one to suggest? Thank you in advance!
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Trade: HVAC/Plumbing
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
Try posting your question to the friendly folks at this link and go to the "Sheet metal Roofs" section...a lot of experience to help you out.
thesheetmetalshop dot com I would post a direct link, but I don't have enough posts. |
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Eater of sins.
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
It seems to me you can never go wrong with Malco, I have never heard of the other.
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
N.A. Bocker I believe has a tool similar to those mentioned. They were the first to have the tool type. pretty sure.
I have the malco edge roller and have had it for several years. Its okay but there are probably better tools now. If I could redo the purchase I would. Last edited by red_cedar; 04-20-2010 at 07:14 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
The Wuko is what NA Bocker sells. I've got one that I seldom use. Not a wise purchase on my part.
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Trade: Everything The Union Guys Do Not Want To Do
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
That is Correct! You NEVER can go wrong with MALCO!
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
dont just go for the cheap ones but go for the quality and availability of the products. having good review isn't to be discounted also.
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Re: Sheet Metal Question..Malco Or Wuko?
can't you just buy the metal pre formed?
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