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This is an ugly person(me) cutting a sheet metal blank with a $15,000 pair of scissors. Refreshment of choice is optional. |
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I am bending a flange on the blank with two pieces of angle iron held in a vise. This is sometimes the only way to get the shape you want. |
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Make sure you clamp the angles on both sides of the blank to prevent slipping. |
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Using a plastic or leather mallet keeps from scarring the blank. You may notice there is a flange bent on the end already. |
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I am using a tool called a caulk to make a tight bend by concentrating the force as close to the bend as possible. |
