I'm trying to determine if there is a way to straighten bracket used for holding a plexiglass cover.
It was worse than what is shown in the pics, but I still need to get it to the point were I can use it. (I'm assuming it would require heating).
It has to be stripped and painted also, but if I can't make it straight then it is of no use to me, so I'm wondering how those here would go about it.
Thanks a lot.
Darren Harris Staten Island, New York.
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What's the matter with just inserting a piece of flat bar stock into the channel, and just _bending_ it to whatever alignment you want? Then crimp the channel shut however much you need.
LLoyd
"...crimp the channel shut..."?
Do you mean in a vise? I'll give it a shot.
Thanks.
Darren Harris Staten Island, New York.
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Or even with parallel-jaw pliers.
Lloyd
Or a small hammer and an anvil.
Darren, strip it, find (or grind) a dolly to fit the slot, and hammer & shrink it straight again. Now prime and paint.
Of course, if you have access to a brake, it might be better to just fold a new one.
Ok, I picked up some parallel pliers, but I'm not sure if the jaws at long enough to be effective.
I'll give it a shot.
Thanks.
Darren Harris Staten Island, New York.
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Depending upon the width of the element to be bent/straightened, you can turn them 90-degrees to the bend, too... just sayin'...
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