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The 

Eastwood PErfEct PanEl PrEP tool

 is an exclusive design that 

provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet 
metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds.

oPEration

1. 

Be sure the metal to be weld-prepped is straight and free of burrs or 
jagged edges.

2. 

Back off the Adjuster Screw and Locknut to relieve clamping pressure 
then gently close the Jaws 

(fig a)

.

3. 

Rotate the Adjuster Screw inward until it stops. (Do not over tighten) 

(fig a)

.

4. 

Open Jaws and place over the sheet metal edge with the Pivoting, 
Moveable Jaw “pushing” to form the Weld Prep bend on the side to be 
welded. 

notE:

 If the Locking Handle Mechanism is toward you, the 45° 

bend will be away from you 

(fig B)

. Be sure to plan your work carefully 

before beginning. 

5. 

Close Jaws to form a 45° downward bend in the metal edge 

(fig B

).

6. 

Open Jaws to check bend. If satisfactory, lock the Adjuster Screw in 
position with the Locknut.

7. 

Move tool along the metal edge forming the weld-prep bend 

(fig c)

.

8. 

Be sure to check the weld-prep bend profile and adjust tool if required. 

iMPortant notE:

 As with any metal working tool, the Eastwood 

Weld Prep Tool requires a learning curve to achieve proficiency. Always 
practice on scrap material before using on an actual project

safEty inforMation

 

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury.

 

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.

 

CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

 

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

 

 rEad instructions 

•  Thoroughly read and understand these product 

instructions before using this tool.

•  Keep these product instructions for future reference.

 

Pinch hazard!

•  This tool uses compound leverage to greatly amplify 

clamping forces which can pinch fingers causing 
serious injury. Keep fingers away from moving parts 
of the Weld Prep Tool.

 

cut hazard!

•  Handling sharp metal can cause cuts.  

Wear thick work gloves and long sleeves  
when using Weld Prep tool.

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