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9th Apr 2019, 06:22 PM #1Philomath in training
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A wire bending tool
I had to bend some 1/8" stainless rod the other day and was having trouble getting a nice uniform bend.
I came up with this tool which worked very well.
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As can be seen, the rod sits in the groove in the handle and the rod wraps around the dowel pin. 90 degree bends are straightforward. I could probably bend to a more acute angle but would need to relieve the tool slightly to clear the back dowel.
You could also use something similar for bending metal tube; to stop it collapsing I have used nylon line trimmer cord inside to provide a minimum diameter opening.
Michael
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9th Apr 2019, 09:55 PM #2China
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Simple idea I will have to that one in the memory bank
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11th Apr 2019, 09:55 AM #3Most Valued Member
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nice tool...must remember that....
but whats wrong with a hammer and vice
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