Harbor frieght flanging and punch tool?

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Harbor frieght flanging and punch tool?

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Has anyone used one of the harbor frieght flanging and punch tools? It seems to be the same as higher priced ones. I usually don't purchase tools from there so I don't know what to expect from them. If any of you have used it please let me know. As usual all replies good or bad a greatly appericated.
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Are you talking about their pneumatic tool for piecing in body panels ? I have one they work but you seem to need a constant 140# of air pressure to run it well , i found, maybe more on a roadsters thicker metal.
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I have one of the flanging/punching tools & its worked for me. I've never used any other flanging tool so I don't have a comparison

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Thanks for the replies I guess I will pick one up and see how it does. Hopefully I get a good one on the first try.
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Harbor Freight tools generally get the job done.
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Their air nibbler tool works good too ,handy for bodywork as well
and if you do not like it they will send a sticker for free return
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