Here’s a simple bending jig I’ve come across by David W. Wilson: David W. Wilson’s Bending Jig Bending Jig Parts Dimensions A thick steel plate and large bolts will handle heavier bending. However, a plywood base may be used for lighter bends. The steel plate base is easily assembled if the holes are threaded. But [...]
Continue readingSheet Metal Band
Posted on 18, Jan
Maybe you’re a tinbasher with a secret hankering to create a futuristic musical mash-up along the lines of Blade Runner vs Deliverance. Or, perhaps you’re at a loss what to do with that mouldy galvanised sheeting at the back of your steel rack. Any pig-squealing city boys in the house? Then again, you could be [...]
Continue readingDIY Tube Bender
Posted on 10, Jan
Whilst this guy doesn’t have any exact plans in relation to building said tube bender form scratch, he does have plenty of pictures, information and is more than happy for you to ask any questions via email. As he points out: There are No Plans for this bender, none now, and none later. I want [...]
Continue readingCrumbly Aluminium
Posted on 11, Jul
Look what you can do in an hour with a bit of mercury paste. According to the following article: Unless you are a representative of a national meteorological bureau licensed to carry a barometer (and odds are you’re not), bringing mercury onboard an airplane is strictly forbidden. Why? If it got loose, it could rust [...]
Continue readingBespoke Metal Outdoor Seating
Posted on 8, Jun
Here are some bespoke metal seats made from 16mm mild steel that are to be sunk into concrete and placed together somewhere in the Midlands. (I think!) Here’s the lovely John sporting one of the seats as they’re supposed to be sported before being sent to the painters. And here’s a close-up of one of [...]
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