Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
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Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: "Brett Phillips"
I've experienced some frustration tonight in forming the u shaped brackets which hold the center section. I cannot get enough bend in the second bend to make it work - the jaws of my bender only give me about a 10 deg bend after the first 90 deg part is formed (hope that makes sense). I tried placing the remainder in a vice with radiused jaws and pounding it over but as close as I get=2C I'm not happy with the result. The bend is just too loose. Any suggestions?Tom B. ________________________________________________________________________________
I've experienced some frustration tonight in forming the u shaped brackets which hold the center section. I cannot get enough bend in the second bend to make it work - the jaws of my bender only give me about a 10 deg bend after the first 90 deg part is formed (hope that makes sense). I tried placing the remainder in a vice with radiused jaws and pounding it over but as close as I get=2C I'm not happy with the result. The bend is just too loose. Any suggestions?Tom B. ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: "Perry Rhoads"
I've experienced some frustration tonight in forming the u shaped brackets which hold the center section.- I cannot get enough bend in the second bend to make it work - the jaws of my bender only give me about a 10 deg bend after the first 90 deg part is formed (hope that makes sense).- I tried placing the remainder in a vice with radiused jaws and pounding it over but as close as I get, I'm not happy with the result.- The bend is just too loose.- Any suggestions?Tom B._blank">www.aeroelectric.com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contributionst" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
I've experienced some frustration tonight in forming the u shaped brackets which hold the center section.- I cannot get enough bend in the second bend to make it work - the jaws of my bender only give me about a 10 deg bend after the first 90 deg part is formed (hope that makes sense).- I tried placing the remainder in a vice with radiused jaws and pounding it over but as close as I get, I'm not happy with the result.- The bend is just too loose.- Any suggestions?Tom B._blank">www.aeroelectric.com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contributionst" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: TOM MICHELLE BRANT
Steel bar stock is your friend.Bar stock, a little clamping creativity and a soft-faced, dead blow hammer is a low cost way bend metal.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----
Steel bar stock is your friend.Bar stock, a little clamping creativity and a soft-faced, dead blow hammer is a low cost way bend metal.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
TomLike Greg said, find two pieces of bar stock . I used some 1/4 inch x 1.5inch x 6 inch bar scrap I found at a local metal dealer (much cheaper thanHome Depot Aircraft Supply). Clamp one end in the vice and use big C clampon the other end to clamp the piece between them. Then bend the steelfitting. It might twist while beating so just reset it in the vice. Ididn't have a soft hammer so I used a block of hardwood between the hammerand the steel.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com _____
TomLike Greg said, find two pieces of bar stock . I used some 1/4 inch x 1.5inch x 6 inch bar scrap I found at a local metal dealer (much cheaper thanHome Depot Aircraft Supply). Clamp one end in the vice and use big C clampon the other end to clamp the piece between them. Then bend the steelfitting. It might twist while beating so just reset it in the vice. Ididn't have a soft hammer so I used a block of hardwood between the hammerand the steel.ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com _____
Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: shad bell
RE: Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: tmbrant(at)msn.com
thx to all responses..- I think I'm going to use the EAA method of cutting the bracket in half and welding together for a perfect fit.- I cannot seem to get the fit right using the other methods.
thx to all responses..- I think I'm going to use the EAA method of cutting the bracket in half and welding together for a perfect fit.- I cannot seem to get the fit right using the other methods.
RE: Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Tom I'm not sure what part you are talking about but for good 90 degreebends like this http://textors.com/cabane_fittings_015.jpg I use a brake toget the bend started and then finish forming over a piece of steel bar likethis http://textors.com/IMG_7502_1600x1067.jpg. Using 2 bars with relief fora good radius helps like this http://textors.com/cabane_fittings_010.jpgForr higher radius bends I clamped with a clamp over a round like thishttp://textors.com/IMG_7535_1600x1067.jpg Jack Textor _____
Tom I'm not sure what part you are talking about but for good 90 degreebends like this http://textors.com/cabane_fittings_015.jpg I use a brake toget the bend started and then finish forming over a piece of steel bar likethis http://textors.com/IMG_7502_1600x1067.jpg. Using 2 bars with relief fora good radius helps like this http://textors.com/cabane_fittings_010.jpgForr higher radius bends I clamped with a clamp over a round like thishttp://textors.com/IMG_7535_1600x1067.jpg Jack Textor _____
Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
RE: Pietenpol-List: forming u shaped brackets
Original Posted By: tmbrant(at)msn.com
thx to all responses.. I think I'm going to use the EAA method of cutting the bracket in half and welding together for a perfect fit. I cannot seem to get the fit right using the other methods.
thx to all responses.. I think I'm going to use the EAA method of cutting the bracket in half and welding together for a perfect fit. I cannot seem to get the fit right using the other methods.