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General discussion => Shop Made Tools => Topic started by: David Rase on November 11, 2024, 09:25:30 PM

Title: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: David Rase on November 11, 2024, 09:25:30 PM

After straightening/bending barrels on my steel bench using aluminum blocks and a C-clamp, I decided to make myself a real press for bending barrels.  The frame is made from 1 1/2" square tubing with a .250" wall thickness.  1/2" bolts hold the 1/8" x 2" plates to the tubing.  1/2" threaded rod applies the pressure through a Delrin block which will keep the fixture from damaging the barrel.  I think this fixture will do the job.

(https://i.ibb.co/HNXzV4x/barrel-press.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rbv6m0c)

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: Ky-Flinter on November 12, 2024, 06:53:47 AM

As always, very nice work David.

Ron

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: J Shingler on November 12, 2024, 05:41:13 PM

That should get the job done! As always Dave. Well thought out. I like the dial indicator as well. I have used feeler gauges but I believe your way would be much faster as I have to take the barrel out and lay it on a straight edge each time.
Jeff

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: Austin on November 13, 2024, 02:15:19 AM

So David….
We shouldn’t be using the fork of a tree??

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: Stoner creek on November 13, 2024, 02:22:04 AM

Way too scientific for this old redneck!🤪

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: john bohan on November 13, 2024, 03:55:51 AM

I hope I never need one.

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: Curtis on December 11, 2024, 09:31:28 AM

Well done David, excellent development!  I am still using a forked tree out back of the shop, however it won't last forever (or ever be as accurate) as your fabulous current creation will!!
Curtis

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: 2shute on December 14, 2024, 04:41:57 PM

What length are the two pieces of square tubing?  Thanks!

Title: Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
Post by: David Rase on December 20, 2024, 06:38:31 AM

Quote from: 2shute on December 14, 2024, 04:41:57 PM

What length are the two pieces of square tubing?  Thanks!

36"