Hopefully showing some plans for the bender I made
The base is 3x5 angle iron 38 inches I notched for the pivot pins 1/2in x1 inch using 1 inch diameter then tig welded on straight and centered as possible.
Also milled .040 off of edge to get straight edge.
The bending angle 3x3 angle iron 38 inches, notched for the pivot pins also milled .040 off of the 90 degree edge to get a straight edge.
The pivot plates are 1/2 inch 4x4 1/2 need 2. The hole center is 2 1/2 up, 2 1/4 in from side also used a 1 3/8 od x 1 in id oillite bushing , trim to suit.
The hold down angle is 3 x3 x 1/4 angle iron milled .040 off one edge to get straight edge. Also milled 1/2 wide slots 1 1/2 in long to allow adjustment in and out depending on thinckness metal.
Plus some gussets and 1 in square tubing
This has a working surface of around 35 inches.
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