Bendable Soft Aluminum Rod

brass or half-hard copper might do what you want.

Tom Dacon

Are you constantly flexing it?

Wes

Have you considered a gooseneck (metal spiral tube) like used in lamps?

Or:

--Winston

over time it

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so fast?

Any solid metal rod is going to eventually work-harden and break if bent back and forth, some types faster than others. I'd suggest either the wrapped helical goosenecks or various solid hinged rod solutions, with or without counterweights. Look at desk lamps if you need inspiration. I assume you're moving your "object" into a particular position as needed.

Stan

Any solid metal rod is going to eventually work-harden and break if bent back and forth, some types faster than others. I'd suggest either the wrapped helical goosenecks or various solid hinged rod solutions, with or without counterweights. Look at desk lamps if you need inspiration. I assume you're moving your "object" into a particular position as needed.

Stan

Heat the rod with a torch after a partial bend to remove the work hardening.

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strength so fast?

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hinged rod

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the work hardening.

Since when is 'work hardening' always considered reject? As I stated in an earlier post 5356 tig rod actually gets harder and stronger as it gets flexed in service. I have strips of canoe aluminum you would swear was stainless it is so stiff. River boats are made of 5000 series aluminum to take the abuse of hitting rocks etc. Just my opinion....... phil

The river boats are 3/16-1/4 5056 and / or 6061 tempered and they do bend when the rocks make contact. You home they bend and not cut to keep the water out. As to bending, they do that. Last repair on the bottom of my Jetcraft cost $1500. My Mig welder is not powerful enough to do a great weld on the 3/16 plate in my boat. Linclon 180C.