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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #15 on: 09 January 2023, 22:34:14 »
He could still try finding work as a Larry Grayson tribute act.  :D
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #16 on: 09 January 2023, 22:45:04 »
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2023, 22:34:14
He could still try finding work as a Larry Grayson tribute act.  :D
There are plenty of those about.
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #17 on: 10 January 2023, 08:07:34 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 11:45:13
This bit needs to point the other way... ....

Cut it off & re-weld it the other way ....  ::)
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #18 on: 10 January 2023, 08:08:57 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2023, 11:25:01
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Do not twist it

Depends on how long the rod is. If over an inch or so, then no, but if it was over a foot or so ....  :-\
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #19 on: 10 January 2023, 09:32:31 »
Quote from: Andy B on 10 January 2023, 08:07:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 11:45:13
This bit needs to point the other way... ....

Cut it off & re-weld it the other way ....  ::)
In all seriousness this is more likely to produce something usable.

Better still - start with a clean/straight piece of bar
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #20 on: 10 January 2023, 09:59:12 »
Quote from: Andy H on 10 January 2023, 09:32:31
Quote from: Andy B on 10 January 2023, 08:07:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 11:45:13
This bit needs to point the other way... ....

Cut it off & re-weld it the other way ....  ::)
In all seriousness this is more likely to produce something usable.

Better still - start with a clean/straight piece of bar


Those were going to be my suggestions. Once you've got a 90° bend in bar, it's very difficult to rebend it satisfactorily. And that is such a short piece, how would you hold it?


Making a new one would probably be quicker too.
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #21 on: 10 January 2023, 10:27:30 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 13:05:58
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 January 2023, 12:41:49
I assume something on the other end (bracing etc) prevents you from flipping it around or modding the other end. The bend will need heat as otherwise it will fatigue the steel at the bend.
Yup.  Though you have given me another potential idea, I'll go get the ruler out....

I was thinking along the lines of, if it’s braced on the other end, cut through the bracing, flip it over and re-weld. Or, cut the straight piece, flip it around and sleeve the join and then weld, or just butt weld a single joint. That way you can maintain the exact bend, the exact length etc.  :-\
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #22 on: 10 January 2023, 11:31:26 »
What is it and what does it do?

What is on the other end?

Can it be removed, reoriented and refitted to achieve the desired result?
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #23 on: 10 January 2023, 12:11:16 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 January 2023, 11:31:26
reoriented and refitted to achieve the desired result?
No, hence I need to modify that end.  As that would be less work that turning the whole thing round and modifying both ends ;D
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #24 on: 10 January 2023, 12:12:19 »
Quote from: Andy B on 10 January 2023, 08:08:57
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2023, 11:25:01
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Do not twist it

Depends on how long the rod is. If over an inch or so, then no, but if it was over a foot or so ....  :-\
About 5"
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #25 on: 10 January 2023, 12:13:16 »
 Buy a new whatever it is and save yourself the headache.👍👍😎
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #26 on: 10 January 2023, 12:17:12 »
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 January 2023, 12:13:16
Buy a new whatever it is and save yourself the headache.👍👍😎
That is brand new, and the nearest I can get to fit.  Hence the need to modify it :D
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #27 on: 10 January 2023, 12:24:14 »
Without knowing what it is and what it does we're guessing somewhat.

Clearly if it is being used as intended and designed but mismanufactured, then it needs to go back. End of debate.

However, if you are adapting something from its original application then more detail is required. Unless it is a surprise. Or a secret.  ;D
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #28 on: 10 January 2023, 12:35:23 »
Heat it, bend it, stop being a fanny and get it done  ;D
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Re: Bending a rod
« Reply #29 on: 15 January 2023, 13:38:12 »
I reckon the minute you put that on a Gas Hob the Ruler is just going to melt.
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