bending aluminum angle to nice curves for trim

[Classic Finn]

Since I dunno nuttn bout bendin aluminum... whats the best way to start learnin from an ol fart thats never dunn anytin like this..

Im willin to loin it though?

On my next tear I would like to ..How heavy is that gadget and is it easy to do?

Classic Finn

[madjack]

Heikki, simply type annealing into the box in the search section for lotssa info...also the trim you are going to buy is probably "dead" soft and wil bend easily by fastening one end in place and bending it around the curve of the profile...if it does not bend easily(and hold 90% of the bend), you will havvta anneal it...those are neat little gadgets that are being talked about but not needed for just one trailer............
madjack

[Classic Finn]

Heikki, simply type annealing into the box in the search section for lotssa info...also the trim you are going to buy is probably "dead" soft and wil bend easily by fastening one end in place and bending it around the curve of the profile...if it does not bend easily(and hold 90% of the bend), you will havvta anneal it...those are neat little gadgets that are being talked about but not needed for just one trailer............
madjack

So far so good Madjack it does bend nicely I found out.. I,ll have to investigate this.. I want to be able to do my own doors on the next one.
ohh did I say next one..

Heikki

[waylonh]

That is a VERY good result. 1000 Times better that what i have done bending by hand. I've been pondering the purchasing of the shrinker/stretcher from HF myself. Seems awful pricey for just one tear project though.

[Guy]

Dear All,

One teardrop! Hah! You think you can build only one teardrop!!! Chances are you have a disease, so just count on needing this tool for the next two teardrops.

[eamarquardt]

Seems awful pricey for just one tear project though.

A friend of my brother's upon seeing my extensive shop asked if the machines paid for themselves (lathe,mill,tig,mig,etc,etc,etc). My answer was "no, but neither does a Winnebago". Getting what you want out of life (however, not at the expense of others) is what really counts! I want flawless trim.
Cheers,
Gus

[Classic Finn]

Heikki, simply type annealing into the box in the search section for lotssa info...also the trim you are going to buy is probably "dead" soft and wil bend easily by fastening one end in place and bending it around the curve of the profile...if it does not bend easily(and hold 90% of the bend), you will havvta anneal it...those are neat little gadgets that are being talked about but not needed for just one trailer............
madjack

Ohhh Madjack ... Ive got a real bad fever of the teardrop kind.. I understand its not curable...Just 1... naaaaaaaa. 2 naaaaa.

Classic Finn