I need some scroll bending and regular bending equipment, but not the big stuff common to metalworking. I want to bend mostly 1/8 " thick flat bar up to 1" wide, but also am going to bend some small rod and square stuff. I would say most of the scrolls will be of 1/8" x 1/2". The Hossfeld scroll bending set I paid $185 for in 1980 now sells for close to $600, so I am looking for alternatives. If you got any used stuff, home made stuff, or just stuff, e mail me.
The weather is starting to cool off here in Las Vegas. Only 98 today. Almost had to put a shirt on it was so cool. I am getting ready to get out in the shop and start crankin'. I would also be interested in SMALL benders, maybe home made that will do SMALL square, round and flat, SMALL meaning 1/4" or less. Mostly less. Things that will do 90s and radius and multiple bends where I would have a diagram made out, and bend the metal with many repeated bends. I would also like something that can put a 90 in a small piece of sheet metal like 22 ga. on a piece that is a few inches long, and one inch wide. Just to make a 1/4" to 1/2" lip. Want it finished and nice looking, so don't want to do the hammer in the vise trick.
Many thanks in advance, and hats off to an outstanding group.
Tips welcome. Not gratuities, but pointers. Well, I wouldn't refuse gratuities, either.
Steve