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| 584.1 | Gamache in Fitchburg could probably do it | ULTRA::BURGESS | I don't DO big wakes | Tue Jan 09 1990 15:39 | 11 |
| re <<< Note 584.0 by LEVERS::SWEET "Capt. Codfish...GW Fishing Team" >>>
> -< Help on straightening Stainless Tubing >-
This might sound a little strange, but try a "GOOD" bicycle
shop, the kind that can straighten frames, maybe a frame builder.
Alternatively, try tightening the back straps, assuming the
design is similar to my SeaRay.
Reg
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| 584.2 | TRY IT YOURSELF FIRST | USCTR2::HWYDOM | | Tue Jan 09 1990 16:18 | 19 |
| Depending on the overall length, the gauge of the tubing, and the
severity of the bend you're trying to straighten, you may be able
to do it yourself. The secret is to prevent damaging the tubing
by correcting the bend all in one place.
Fill the tubing with sand from end to end and gradually applying
pressure at different points will allow overall straightening without
damage. The pressure of the sand will insure the tubing retains
it's round shape, while at the same time there is enough flexibility
to straighten by applying pressure at multiple points against the
bend. Straighten it gradually by applying pressure along the whole
length of the tube opposite the bend. When you're finished simply
empty out the sand and reassemble.
Looks like from your diagram (no apparent severe angles to straighten)
this could work.
good luck
Herb
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| 584.3 | | TAZRAT::WHYNOT | | Wed Jan 10 1990 08:18 | 2 |
| How about a conduit bender? Know any 'lectricians?
DW
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| 584.4 | wot's be de problem? | PACKER::GIBSON | DTN225-5193 | Wed Jan 10 1990 10:18 | 16 |
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Ey, Cap't Cod. Frum Yo scription of de bend, all yas gots to do is
loosun da tubin frum das part dat be holdins zit an's rotates it one
hundred ans eighty degrees. Dis will cause pressures to naturally
retifies ya situation.
auk yuk yuk Yam's what I Yam's and dat's all dat I Yam's
Ifin you's be needin a hand mate? Yo be sures to hail me.
Walt
P.S. Hurry up on the Cap't Cod Fishin Rod and we'll take the raft out
for some spring jiggin!
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| 584.5 | Spring (hasn't sprung here yet). | ULTRA::BURGESS | I don't DO big wakes | Wed Jan 10 1990 12:12 | 13 |
| re .3 Hmmm, yezzzz.... I *_DO_* have some tubing benders somewhere
around the garage - they're just big springs that perform the same
function as filling the tubes with sand, which is to prevent kinking.
I may not have anything quite big enough though, if the ends of the
tubes are sealed you would need a spring with an internal diameter a
little larger than the tube you're trying to straighten - that's large
and will be fairly stiff itself. It would be easier to fit a smaller
spring inside the tube, less stiff and it would be easier to see the
progress. Garage door springs or attic stair springs, something
around that size for 1 inch i/d.
R
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