02-01-2013, 09:12 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-01-2013, 09:13 PM by starlight_tools.)
Way to go Bob.
So I am thinking again about getting started on a bender. I like the looks of this one from Iroquios Iron Works
24_in_Commercial_Duty_Brake.jpg (Size: 41.43 KB / Downloads: 78)
I already have a length of 1-3/4" diameter stock to make the uprights and springs that are large enough to fit over the uprights, but need to figure out how thick to make the base plate. Press is 50 Ton and the table would be 32" long and 12" wide with 7" between the rails. I pressed onto a 1" thick plate with a 1" diameter and actually bent it one time. Other problem is how to move it off the press as it will get heavy really fast. even 1" plate is about 100 lbs and if I go heavier then weight goes up from there. Any ideas on thickness?
Walter
So I am thinking again about getting started on a bender. I like the looks of this one from Iroquios Iron Works
24_in_Commercial_Duty_Brake.jpg (Size: 41.43 KB / Downloads: 78)
I already have a length of 1-3/4" diameter stock to make the uprights and springs that are large enough to fit over the uprights, but need to figure out how thick to make the base plate. Press is 50 Ton and the table would be 32" long and 12" wide with 7" between the rails. I pressed onto a 1" thick plate with a 1" diameter and actually bent it one time. Other problem is how to move it off the press as it will get heavy really fast. even 1" plate is about 100 lbs and if I go heavier then weight goes up from there. Any ideas on thickness?
Walter
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