Since I returned to RC all my airplanes have been taildraggers. I use flat aluminum for the main gear and wire for the tail wheel. Bending aluminum on a vice is ok but using a brake is much better. So I made this bending brake. So far it works pretty good. I’ve just used scrap aluminum pieces for practice.

Using the brake will be much much better. I sometimes bend a little angle, forward or aft, to the gear leg. I definitely bend some toe-in on the axle end. I’ve practiced that already and am pleased with the results.

Last thing I need to do is shape the bending form for a good bend radius. I’ll probably use a ¼” or ⅜” piece for that. It will be bolted in place so easy to insert aluminum.

The brake can be used to make brackets and small boxes if needed. But the main purpose is bending the LG.