{"title":"Shrinking Discs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shrinking disc is the fastest way to pull a stretched, oil-canning or over-worked panel back to shape. Spun on an angle grinder, the disc uses friction to put concentrated heat exactly where you need it — quench it and the metal draws back in. It does the job of a torch-and-wet-rag with one tool and a lot more control, which is why it's become a staple for panel beaters, restorers and anyone chasing high spots out of sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two things that decide which disc you want are diameter and the grinder you'll run it on. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\" disc\u003c\/strong\u003e covers ground quickly on broad, open panels — roofs, doors, quarter panels — and runs on a 9\" (7–inch capable) grinder. A \u003cstrong\u003e5\" disc\u003c\/strong\u003e trades reach for access, getting into edges, body lines and tighter repairs where the big disc can't sit flat, and runs on a standard 5\" grinder most shops already own. Plenty of fabricators keep both. Our discs are made in the USA by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cornfield Customs\" href=\"\/collections\/cornfield-customs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornfield Customs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from stainless steel, with a 7\/8\" spindle bore that fits common backing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrinking disc earns its place alongside an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"English Wheels\" href=\"\/collections\/english-wheels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shrinker Stretchers\" href=\"\/collections\/shrinker-stretcher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshrinker stretcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the wheel and the shrinker work the edges and contours, the disc knocks down the high spots left in the middle of a panel. Not sure which size fits your work, or want both? Give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18556054599\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(855) 605-4599\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll point you the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc","title":"Cornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc - 9\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornfield Customs 9\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc — Made in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-quality stainless steel, the Hot Shot is a must-have for any DIY or pro metal shaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shrinking Discs\" href=\"\/collections\/shrinking-discs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshrinking discs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it pulls over-worked, stretched or damaged panels back to shape by using friction to concentrate heat in the exact spot you need it. Run on a 9\" angle grinder (ideal speed 3,000–6,000 rpm), the 9\" covers ground quickly on broad, open panels — roofs, doors and quarter panels — for panel repair and metal-shaping touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tighter work close to edges, lips and body lines, pair it with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Cornfield Customs 5\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc' href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Cornfield Customs disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or grab both in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc Combo Kit\" href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-combo-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with any 9\" grinder backing pad, but we recommend the S\u0026amp;G Tool Aide phenolic backing pad #94730. 7\/8\" spindle hole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornfield Customs","offers":[{"title":"No Backing Pad","offer_id":44669565731024,"sku":"CC-HS9SD-1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Backing Pad","offer_id":44669565763792,"sku":"CC-HS9SD-2","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/CornfieldCustoms-ShrinkingDisc.png?v=1752678785"},{"product_id":"cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-5","title":"Cornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc - 5\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornfield Customs 5\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc — Made in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-quality stainless steel, the Hot Shot is a must-have for any DIY or pro metal shaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shrinking Discs\" href=\"\/collections\/shrinking-discs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshrinking discs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it pulls over-worked, stretched or damaged panels back to shape by using friction to concentrate heat in the exact spot you need it. Run on a 5\" angle grinder (ideal speed 3,000–6,000 rpm), the 5\" gets into the tighter areas a larger disc can't reach — edges, lips and body lines — for panel repair and metal-shaping touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the smaller companion to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Cornfield Customs 9\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc' href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\" Cornfield Customs disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — reach for the 9\" on broad, open panels and the 5\" for work close to edges. Grab both in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc Combo Kit\" href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-combo-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombo Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with most 5\" backing pads, though the pad may need light modifying depending on the style you have. 7\/8\" spindle hole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornfield Customs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054797611216,"sku":"CC-HS5SD","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/CornfieldCustoms-5inHotShotShrinkingDisc.jpg?v=1782835876"},{"product_id":"cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-combo-kit","title":"Cornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc Combo Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornfield Customs Hot Shot Shrinking Disc Combo Kit — 5\" + 9\", Made in the USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Hot Shot shrinking discs in one kit — the 9\" for covering ground fast on broad, open panels, and the 5\" for getting into edges, body lines and tighter repairs the big disc can't reach. Between them they handle the full range of shrinking work, from a stretched roof skin down to a high spot beside a fender lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth discs are made in the USA by Cornfield Customs from stainless steel, with a 7\/8\" spindle bore. The 9\" runs on a 9\" angle grinder, the 5\" on a standard 5\" grinder — ideal speed 3,000–6,000 rpm for both. Works with common backing pads (the pad may need light modifying depending on the style you have).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to buy them separately? See the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Cornfield Customs 9\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc' href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\" disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Cornfield Customs 5\" Hot Shot Shrinking Disc' href=\"\/products\/cornfield-customs-hot-shot-shrinking-disc-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" disc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on their own pages, or browse all \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shrinking Discs\" href=\"\/collections\/shrinking-discs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshrinking discs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornfield Customs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054816256208,"sku":"CC-HS-COMBO","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0775\/9312\/files\/CornfieldCustoms-HotShotShrinkingDiscCombo.jpg?v=1782837201"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shapethemetal.com\/collections\/shrinking-discs.oembed","provider":"Shape The Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}