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10-06-2007, 10:19 AM
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Need to bend some 1/8" Stainless Steel for brackets
Title says it all.
Does anyone have the facilities to bend some brackets out of 1/8" stainless steel? The alloy will be very stiff and will need about a 1 inch radius at the bend. The bracket will be about 2 inches wide and about 4 inches or so on each leg. Think of it as a 'V' with a 1 inch radius at the bottom. Any suggestions welcome. 
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10-06-2007, 10:27 AM
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We could hook up next week and I can take them to AT Speed; I think they have a bending machine.
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10-06-2007, 12:15 PM
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Or...
Put one end of the flat stock in your bench vise, buy a foot of 1" diameter bar stock (hardware store?) and use a dead blow hammer to form the flat stock over the bar... Take your time. It will work harden some, but should not bother in a small bracket.
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10-07-2007, 09:12 PM
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Drew,
Thanks for the offer. When I get the materials I'll send you a PM. Quote:
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