I know how to cut it but how to bend it..

[AFJ]

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 8O

[JasonInAugusta]

Best way?

Benchtop brake press.

[bigred]

a hammer and a rag to help minimize the hammer marks thats what do

[JasonInAugusta]

If you use a hammer and you're worried about marks from the hammer, use a large dead-blow or rubber mallet.

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by bigred

a hammer and a rag to help minimize the hammer marks thats what do

spoken by a true fabricator, Scary huh?

I used a brake on my skid.

[jeep_boy02]

I just clamped mine in a vise. I f you have multiple bends, i would work from the inside out.

[bigred]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

spoken by a true fabricator, Scary huh?

I used a brake on my skid.

come-on i my bends look just as nice as those man i am fabricator hey you know that blue yota with the full x-o cage he works across the street from my house at a place called colbertsons drywall i think he works there but he goes there about 2 times a week did you say you knew him i havent talked to him though

[badger]

Originally Posted by bigred

come-on i my bends look just as nice as those man i am fabricator hey you know that blue yota with the full x-o cage he works across the street from my house at a place called colbertsons drywall i think he works there but he goes there about 2 times a week did you say you knew him i havent talked to him though

Talk about a run on sentence!

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?

Ohh and regarding bending aluminum. There is no way using a vise and a rag looks as nice as rckjeeps "brake" bends.

[Mud_Flinger]

Originally Posted by bigred

come-on i my bends look just as nice as those man i am fabricator hey you know that blue yota with the full x-o cage he works across the street from my house at a place called colbertsons drywall i think he works there but he goes there about 2 times a week did you say you knew him i havent talked to him though

[JasonInAugusta]

...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.

[Ace]

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

[rckjeep]

...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.

I can make stuff look good but knowing the right way? You kidding me right. I'm just a winger. I wing it!

Badger you crack me up. I read the above post and almost fell out of my chair. Almost.

[AFJ]

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 , huh good i asked!! So first i have to cut it and start measuring!! Thanks alot guys i really appreciate it

[DirkDigler]

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.

[Jeckler]

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).

[Ace]

No way .064 with regular sissors... If you did, I ain't shaking your hand!


Maybe .020?

[badger]

Originally Posted by WannaBeDigler

and you're not jumping so even if you use the thinnest of sheet aluminum, you will still have an effective skid plate.

Your not crawling with the right crowd then.

Last Saturday this:





Turned into this:







Thats what happened because Wheels bought the "good" chain!

[AFJ]

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!!

[Jeckler]

Originally Posted by Ace

No way .064 with regular sissors... If you did, I ain't shaking your hand!


Maybe .020?

.032? Dunno, it was a year ago, thin though.

EDIT: yep, 032.

[rckjeep]

Thats what happened because Wheels bought the "good" chain!

I thought your truck was trying to mate with Wheels truck. Badg has Roid ever been in the prison system?