Aluminum Question Yet Again!!!!
Posted:
Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:08 pmby Kit76
I Can Only Find .063 5' wide Aluminum Locally . I am building the generic Benroy. Will I be able to bend this to the roof radius.
Please Advise
Chris
Posted:
Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:18 pmby Sonetpro
Chris,
That's what I used on mine but mine was anodized.
It was a bear but it can be done.
Posted:
Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:51 amby greasywheats
Sonet-- I didn't realize yours was anodized. Did you have any problems with the finish crackling when you made the bends? I have heard this is a problem on anything more than a gentle curve. Did you get your aluminum from a supplier of anodized sheeting, or get mill aluminum and then have it anodized custom? I am already thinking about anodized for my "next" build!
Thanks- Greasy
Posted:
Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:15 pmby madjack
greasy, don't know when Steve may reply but he got it already anodized from SAF out of Atlanta(I think).........
Posted:
Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:53 pmby fornesto
My 0.63 bent fine. Just keep it plumb and you're golden. I used the vinyl strap method and worked great.
Posted:
Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:08 pmby Sonetpro
Yep I got it from SAF it was 20% higher, and no there wasn't any crazeing. I got anodized because the main use of the tear is to beach camp. I knew mill would be a nightmare to keep shiny in the salt air. I am very pleased with it.
SAF has a notice on their site that they are opening a new facility in Redding,CA for all you left coasters.