I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. So ill get my chassis cut tommorow, but i want to know how to bend the aluminum for the skid, its possible that ill get it also done, but if i would have to do it myself i would better do it good. So whats the best way for bending aluminum plate for skid ( 2 sides 90 deg, and front and rear at about 30-45 deg) thank You :roll: 8O |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. Best way? Benchtop brake press. |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. a hammer and a rag to help minimize the hammer marks thats what do |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. If you use a hammer and you're worried about marks from the hammer, use a large dead-blow or rubber mallet. |
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I used a brake on my skid. http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/f6ecf124.jpg |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. I just clamped mine in a vise. I f you have multiple bends, i would work from the inside out. |
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Punctuation: 1. a. The use of standard marks and signs in writing and printing to separate words into sentences, clauses, and phrases in order to clarify meaning. b. The marks so used. 2. The act or an instance of punctuating. Have you learned that word in school yet? :flipoff: Ohh and regarding bending aluminum. There is no way using a vise and a rag looks as nice as rckjeeps "brake" bends. |
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Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. ...and with bends like rckjeep made, you want to make sure none of the bends are parallel to the "grain" of the aluminum or it'll crack. Rotate the material 45 degrees and have at it. |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. If you can, get some 5052 alloy. 6061 don't like to bend 90* Just made a chassis tub out of 5052 and it bends beutifully |
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Badger you crack me up. I read the above post and almost fell out of my chair. Almost. |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. yea i want a skid like RCKJeep's :) ill try to do it, and thanks about turning it 45 deg!! I would for sure do it parallel with grains :flipoff: , huh good i asked!! So first i have to cut it and start measuring!! :) Thanks alot guys i really appreciate it |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. RCK's skid is beautiful! But keep in mind, you don't need to use heavy materials. You can use a thinner gauge aluminum and bend it quite easily. Our rc trucks are very light weight and you're not jumping so even if you use the thinnest of sheet aluminum, you will still have an effective skid plate. It may not be as purdy as RCK's and others that I've seen but it will serve it's purpose. |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. Hehe, you oughta see mine then. Someone mentioned how thin it was at the last get-together. Been working fine for a little over a year. I think it's .064 Cuts like butter with a regular pair of scissors (OK, frozen butter, but still). |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. No way .064 with regular sissors... If you did, I ain't shaking your hand! Maybe .020? |
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Last Saturday this: http://rc.badgerracing.com/albums/tr...8061.sized.jpg http://rc.badgerracing.com/albums/tr...8059.sized.jpg Turned into this: http://rc.badgerracing.com/albums/tr...8057.sized.jpg http://rc.badgerracing.com/albums/tr...8058.sized.jpg :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thats what happened because Wheels bought the "good" chain! :flipoff: |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. nice pics, and ill use 3mm thick alu plate, it may be heavy i dont really care too much about weight, and it will be weight down low, so if any it will help. But thanks alot!! Ill for sure do everything as said!! |
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I thought your truck was trying to mate with Wheels truck. Badg has Roid ever been in the prison system? |
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Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. I use scissors with .032 aluminum. Just make sure you use all steel scissors, I've broken a plastice handle on my old scissors. To bend it I just used pliers for small bends and a vice for bigger bends |
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Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. I cut 16ga steel all the time with tin snips, no problem. To bend, use a vice and hammer. Works great. I have also been known to use vice grips to hold onto a tab and bend it. A brake would be nice, but I have enough tools :lol: (Well, no, no I dont, you never have enough tools, I just have more than I should according to my wage :lol: ) |
Re: I know how to cut it but how to bend it.. yea you can never have enaugh tools!! theres always something you lack!! |
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