Freund 01150000 - Sow Iron, 5.5" blade

The Freund #01150000 Sow Iron is a professional sheet-metal forming tool designed for opening, shaping, and adjusting standing seams and folded joints. Featuring a 5.5" blade, this sow iron provides excellent leverage and control when working with seams in roofing, flashing, and architectural metal applications. Built from hardened steel for durability and precision, it allows craftsmen to manipulate metal cleanly without distortion, making it an essential tool for seam work, restoration, and detailed metal fabrication.

Key Features

• 5.5" forming blade
  Ideal for opening, shaping, and adjusting standing seams and folded joints with precision.
• Controlled leverage for seam work
  Designed to provide smooth, even force without damaging or distorting the metal.
• Hardened steel construction
  Built for strength, durability, and long service life under professional job-site conditions.
• Slim blade profile
  Allows easy insertion into tight seams and folds for accurate adjustment.
• Comfortable handle design
  Provides secure grip and control during repetitive seam-forming tasks.
• Essential standing seam tool
  Perfect for roofing installation, seam adjustments, flashing work, and architectural metal detailing.
• Compatible with common roofing metals
  Suitable for aluminum, copper, zinc, and other sheet metals used in standing seam systems.

Weight: Approx. 0.9–1.1 kg (2.0–2.4 lb)

Dimensions (Approx.):

• Overall Length: ~260–280 mm (10.2"–11")
• Blade Width: 5.5" (140 mm)
• Blade Thickness: ~4–5 mm
• Handle Length: ~150–170 mm

Material:

• Blade: Hardened, high-quality steel for strength and precise seam forming
• Handle: Steel with ergonomic shaping for secure grip and control

Tool Type: Sow iron / standing seam forming tool

Use / Application: Opening and adjusting standing seams Shaping folded joints and seam profiles Roofing, flashing, and architectural metalwork

Material Compatibility: Aluminum Copper Zinc Other common sheet metals used in standing seam systems

Design Benefits:

• Wide blade distributes pressure evenly to prevent seam distortion
• Slim blade profile allows access into tight folds
• Balanced weight provides controlled leverage and reduced fatigue
• Built for daily professional use

Q: What is the Freund #01150000 Sow Iron used for?
A: The sow iron is used for opening, shaping, and adjusting standing seams and folded joints in sheet metal. It’s commonly used in roofing, flashing, and architectural metalwork.

Q: What advantage does the 5.5" blade provide?
A: The wide 5.5" blade distributes pressure evenly across the seam, helping prevent distortion while allowing controlled shaping and adjustment of standing seams.

Q: What types of metal can be worked with this sow iron?
A: It can be used on aluminum, copper, zinc, and other sheet metals commonly used in standing seam roofing and architectural metal applications.

Q: Is this sow iron suitable for professional daily use?
A: Yes. The hardened steel construction and balanced design are built for daily professional use, providing durability, control, and consistent performance on the job site.