Want to Build Black Iron Sq Rod Table

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I am going to build a black iron sq rod table and will be needing to heat a twist the sq rod.  My question? Has anyone done this and possible have a few pictures and how do it posted anywhere on this site?  I have been looking and can’t find any as of yet.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Reply:I stumbled across this post the other day and thought it was very clever. It might give you some ideas.http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=24167Personally, I'd normally heat the section I was going to bend or twist, once the iron is hot it becomes a lot easier to work. Attached ImagesLast edited by forhire; 04-20-2010 at 11:13 AM.
Reply:Thanks very much, This is just what I am looing for. I will join this site too.
Reply:You can get some ideas from this place -- you don't have to buy the plans to see the materials list.King Archtectural Metals sells the pieces already twisted.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:i use my 20/20 bender Attached Images
Reply:I'm thinking that cold twisting is going to be fairly even, whereby heating can be uneven if not heated evenly the entire length. Just my take on it.
Reply:Trapperjohn is right. Cold = even twists. Friend has something similar he made using a gear reduction box and reversible motor. I'll twist 3/4" solid. Twist baskets too. Was going to build one but I think he's moving back to town. 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...light=twistingFrom an old thread on twisting 1/2" square.