Tube Bending
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Skip Ellis
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Tube Bending
I'm trying to figure out how to bend 3/4" EMT for steel guitar seat legs. I need a tighter radius than the normal electrical tubing benders. Is there a tool/machine that will do this without deforming the material? I could switch to Sch 40 aluminum if that would be any better. Cutting and welding miters is an option but I don't weld and people who do seem to want a lot of money - I'm just a poor ol' steel player on a budget!
Re: Tube Bending
Rule of thumb: The minimum radius is 4 times the diameter of the tube.
If you want it any tighter, pack the tube tightly with sand and plug the ends.
If you want it any tighter, pack the tube tightly with sand and plug the ends.
Re: Tube Bending
Or cut 45deg, and weld.
BF
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Bill Ford
Steeling For Jesus now
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Steeling For Jesus now
S12,CLR..S12MSA"The Universal" both Ext,E9..misc amps and toys.