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I have this 1" square tube I am bending with a 1" square die on a woodward fab manual bender. I have a gauge and it looks like its pretty close to what I expect. The die is 3" and looks around 2 degrees of feedback (right name?). My question is I keep getting these bubbles in the bend that do not look great. This is for a golfcart roof mount. See the images. Perhaps this is as good as its going to get? I just was hoping for a more linear vend with out the waves or bumps on the inner bend. Any tips or advice? https://preview.redd.it/q8a2x02xvivc1.jpg?width=667&format=pjpg&auto=webp ..read more

What’s the best way for me to cut this in half? This is 1 inch thick and 3 inches wide. I own an angle grinder and hacksaw. Do I need to bite the bullet and get a bandsaw? If so the ones as harbor freight are cheap and they sell a stand. Are those any good? Thanks for any help. submitted by /u/the-walkman8 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm borrowing my in laws trailer and I accidentally dented it. I know it's not bad (especially since it's already in rough shape) but I'm not the type of person to return something without trying to fix it. I have regular tools (think pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc) but no specialty tools. Any info is appreciated, thanks! submitted by /u/intergalacticskyline [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hey friends, I want to make sure I'm not missing something that could risk messing this up if I get the job to restore a pair of exterior light fixtures on a 110+ yr old building. They're like 3-4 ft tall, presumably irreplaceable, so I especially don't want to damage something in the process of stripping and refinishing. I'm thinking it's fairly straightforward: Un-bolt from wall (assuming those big square head bolts mount into some kind of anchors set into the stone). Maybe penetrating oil and/or heat application if they're seized/rusted onto the fixture. Thinking long breaker bar/ope ..read more

Hey all, I'm planning a roll bar install on my convertible for track days and unfortunately I need to make a cut in the rear under body to access the bottom of the rear deck to bolt in the backing plate of the roll bar. Please see below photo example for the job. I figured this may be an ok place to ask. I like to think I am somewhat mechanically inclined as I have done almost all of the maintenance and basic modifications the car myself so I am tempted to give this a try. What tool would be best to make this cut? I only have access to a dremel right now. I've read about others using a dr ..read more

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I'm working on a DIY project where i need to get access to a steel gun barrel which was encased in zamak as part of the frame. The method I've had explained to me is to place a steel rod through the barrel and effectively hang it between two points, then melt the zamak off using a blowtorch. I am inexperienced with blowtorches and don't know how to precisely control the temperature. I need to reach 750° to melt the zamak, but not warp the steel barrel. Would a butane or propane torch be better suited for this application? Thank you. submitted by /u/Mean-Information-600 [visit reddit] [commen ..read more

I just bought an aluminum boat and I "polished"few very pitted areas with steel wire wheel and lemme tell ya it wasn't stainless. I realised this as I was done after half an hour work. What can I do to rectify this mistake? Should I sand the areas as much as I can with aluminum oxide sand paper or are there some other tricks to remove the contamination before I start the boating season? submitted by /u/Standard_Peace8402 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

https://preview.redd.it/u2byw0xc0evc1.png?width=900&format=png&auto=webp&s=1d81bc25fc4eff816f3724ae352e954d1e400d73 These boxes, called plyoboxes, are used for training. It says the max weight is 150 kg. I feel that is a standard max weight that every manufacturer of almost any workout appliance throws out. I have no experience with metal, so I thought I could kindly ask here: What to you think is the theoretical max weight such a product can be expected to hold? I know it probably comes down to material and a host of variables, but 150 kg seems very low. submitted by /u/trsd ..read more