Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

Hello,
I am trying to make my tail gear out of 1/4 metal rod.
How can I bend it like the tail gear here... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2821551 ?

I am trying to use pliers to bend it, but its not working.




Thanks

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

Whoops,
I made a bad estimate. I went and actually measured it. It's only a little bit more than 1/6th of an each.

Sorry

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

Use a wire bender in a bench mounted vise (recommended ) or the bench mounted vise by itself.

I would suggest having a couple of 2' - 3' lengths of heavy duty pipe to put over the wire/rod to bend it as well as some hammers (seriously ).

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

I actually dont have a vice. Is there any other way?

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

A couple of heavy pliers will be able to bend wire up to 1/8" with a bit of effort. But a vice makes it a lot easier.

Cheers.

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

If you don't mind spending a few bucks, this liitle tool will really help out. You can bolt it down to the end of your bench.

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=82819

If you can not spend that much. It works but does not have the ability of the big one.

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=60401



Dru

RE: Bending 1/4 inch metal rod.
 

I usually bend the 1/16" with a couple pairs of pliers. When it gets 1/8" or bigger, I heat it with a propane torch. It'll bend like butter. But you then have to re-temper the piano type wire at the bends to make it hard again.

Enjoy,

Jim