Malco S9R 9" Hand Seamer – 9-Inch Die Cast Zinc Jaws for Aluminum Roof Flashing, Coil Stock & Fascia | 7:1 Compound Leverage | Ergonomic Redline Handle

We got it and it fits the job, works as it says it works and had been used on many jobs.

Great tool for wrapping windows

If you're working with aluminum and want perfectly straight and precise bends, this is the tool. It's well designed, and, unlike less expensive seamers, the jaws tips are evenly aligned and thinner than heavy duty steel seamers, so you'll get perfect angles without any fuss. Overall the best, and worth the investment. Made in USA!

This is a very well made tool with comfortable grips and good leverage. The jaws have a slight bow and compress flat to grip the material well. The edge notches are very helpful for aligning and making an even bend. The problem is that the description omits mention of the fact that it is only designed for use on aluminum roof flashing, coil stock, or fascia. Raised printing on the tool indicates that it is not intended for use on sheet metal. This is confirmed on the Malco web site, which shows capacities for their hand seamers. The S2R, S3R, and S6R can handle aluminum as well as 26 gauge stainless and 24 gauge galvanized or mild steel.

This tool was brand new (bought in Dec '24). It worked okay to close the seams on about 15 ends of 24ga metal roofing, then the main hinge snapped in half. The tool is now useless. I am not a big guy with Popeye forearms, the metal used at the main hinge is a weak injection mold. Would advise against this tool unless you're using it on much thinner metal. Even then it might be better to just get a simple single hinged seamer. Warranty process and shipping costs are hardly worth the trouble.

I use this on sheet aluminum about every day. It's a versatile in-between size. It doesn't seem to have loosened up to date.

This is the best thing I can find for doing aluminum fascia and wrapping windows with aluminum. I’ve gone through 2 of these, as they do wear out eventually. I wish they were cheaper but it is what it is.

These are very handy if they were not so fragile. The cast aluminum or zinc blade seamers are not built strong enough and will break at the main hinge if you accidentally apply too much pressure, so it is a matter of when, not if. They need to sell replacement blades to have on hand when they break. If these are not made for thin aluminum sheet metal what are they suppose to be used for? Addendum 6/17: I contacted Malco about this issue and they were willing to replace them without giving me flack about how they might have been misused, so at least they are willing to stand up for their products.

Cheapest place to find this.

.excellent product.

Very happy, well built and arrived sooner than anticipated.

BON POUR PETITS TRAVAUX MAIS MANQUE DE LARGEUR.

I'm very please with this tool, works great...