Tiney Brake

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I put this together many years ago and still use it all the time.   Thought some of yuns (PA Dutch) might have an interest. Attached ImagesA butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:Now that is the ultimate tool for modelers, and other small items.What holds it open, the friction on the upright rounds??  Doesn't really need springs if it's not for production work."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Why did I never think to add some springs.  To hold it open I just rock it sideways, it puts itself in a binde on the posts.Got to find some springs.A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:did you buy the dies, or did you make them?  have you had to replace them often, assuming you made them yourself and they are not tool steel?
Reply:Nice job, thanks for sharing. What load/capacity spring are you going to add?Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Everything is made of cold rolled steel.   Die 10 or 12 years old and never been replaced. Its only used on small stuff like disk drive rails. the hardest thing iI used it on was 16 ga ss.Springs depend on what I find in my junk spring Box.A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:Hey awesome project! Got any other great ideas like that???
Reply:Some other bending jigs Attached ImagesA butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:Hi All.       Really nice piece of kit, Been thinking about making something similar, You have just re inspired me,  Cheers  Gordon.
Reply:It's on my list also. Got two 100mm hydraulic cylinders already.Now just find some time and finish my hacksaw first.