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Offline David Rase

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Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« 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.


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Offline Ky-Flinter

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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2024, 06:53:47 AM »
As always, very nice work David.

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Offline J Shingler

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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2024, 02:15:19 AM »
So David….
We shouldn’t be using the fork of a tree??
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2024, 02:22:04 AM »
Way too scientific for this old redneck!🤪
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2024, 03:55:51 AM »
I hope I never need one.
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #6 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!!
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2024, 04:41:57 PM »
What length are the two pieces of square tubing?  Thanks!
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Re: Barrel bender/straightener fixture
« Reply #8 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"
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