07-31-2013, 12:38 PM
Well got the wire .162, did the mandrel size computing 1.039, but I need a little guidance on this end. Highlighted in yellow,
would be easier if I could start at this point, insert wire into hole in mandrel, then form over a welded on extension then roll the rest out over the mandrel. Sound like a plan?
I know I can not bend by hand (tried it) the other way I thought of would be to form that on the DiArco bender(sorry don't have a good pic of it) then do the rest on the lathe.
Be warned I'm not fond of loud explosions, fires, loss of limbs while working in the shop.....
would be easier if I could start at this point, insert wire into hole in mandrel, then form over a welded on extension then roll the rest out over the mandrel. Sound like a plan?
I know I can not bend by hand (tried it) the other way I thought of would be to form that on the DiArco bender(sorry don't have a good pic of it) then do the rest on the lathe.
Be warned I'm not fond of loud explosions, fires, loss of limbs while working in the shop.....
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