How to bend 5/16" rod?

[DavidR8]

I like where this thread is going, more tools for everyone !

And here I am on the verge of selling my horizontal bandsaw...

 

[DavidR8]

I did a quick check on the existing piece and it's 1/4" rod so that changes things completely. I can use my ring roller to make the curves.
But that doesn't mean I don't want to make a Hossfeld #2!

 

[140mower]

I did a quick check on the existing piece and it's 1/4" rod so that changes things completely. I can use my ring roller to make the curves.
But that doesn't mean I don't want to make a Hossfeld #2!

Excellent, but......just remember, next time you feel the need for new tools, we've got your back buddy.

 

[johnnielsen]

I did a quick check on the existing piece and it's 1/4" rod so that changes things completely. I can use my ring roller to make the curves.
But that doesn't mean I don't want to make a Hossfeld #2!

May I suggest that as you start bending that you record on a note pad where you started the bend, how far you cranked in the bending rolls, how many cranks of the handle to do the bend and what your piece length is before bending. I learned this was invaluable in perfecting your bending procedure and allowing identical pieces to be made in short order.
Put these notes in a binder so you can more easily make a couple more when your customer comes back requesting just a couple more a few days later

 

[DavidR8]

May I suggest that as you start bending that you record on a note pad where you started the bend, how far you cranked in the bending rolls, how many cranks of the handle to do the bend and what your piece length is before bending. I learned this was invaluable in perfecting your bending procedure and allowing identical pieces to be made in short order.
Put these notes in a binder so you can more easily make a couple more when your customer comes back requesting just a couple more a few days later

Thanks, John, that's excellent advice!

 

[6.5 Fan]

Damnation you guys are a lot of trouble. I never knew that i needed a shaper for jobs that may show up down the road. What else do i, or we need in the shop?