05-02-2005, 10:28 PM | #1 |
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| Bending aluminum arrows
i saw in the ti discussion references to bending ti tubes by filling it with sand. would this work well for aluminum as well or would it try and tear? i think the arrows are Easton 7044 aluminum, but i dont remember. it would be useful to make some arrow shaft high clearance links.
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05-03-2005, 08:43 AM | #2 |
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Having delt with arrows alot. It can be done, but the bends would have to be gradual. The aluminum in arrows doesn't take sharp bends well, due to it's temper..
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05-03-2005, 10:50 AM | #3 | |
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You could anneal it, by heating it with a torch in the area you want to bend. But, it will remain softer in the area you anneal. | |
05-03-2005, 11:57 AM | #4 |
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thanks guys. thats kinda what i thought. i would like some fatty high clearance links for my top secret project. if i took a tumble i bet they would tear at the bend
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05-03-2005, 12:18 PM | #5 |
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just make some from 5/16 6061 T6 i did and i had to bend them with a slege hammer go to your local machine shop and they will lathe them for likw 10$ |
05-03-2005, 04:00 PM | #6 |
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Any of the Tool outlet stores, Harbor Freight or National type, should sell inexpensive tubing benders for auto brake lines. I wouldn't think they would cost more than about $10. They are made in different sizes and radius.
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05-04-2005, 12:32 PM | #8 | |
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i heard that. i got a cheap one from ace and it was toast in a few days. i bent that damn bender bending metal. | |
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