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Torch Mullins
Posts: 117
Location: United States Occupation: torch mullins Age: 57 |
#1 2009-08-25 22:46 |
Started trying to make drawer pulls copying an original.
Here is the original part. Another angle. Using pipe cleaners to measure the shape I get finished size of 9 inches. Estimating the length after drawing I started with 7 inches of 3/8ths. I tapered both ends. Here is where I think there has to be a better way. I formed the metal into a chain link, bent the ends to form the "ears", and then put in the twist. It seems when I put the twist in last, I get it off center. If I twist before forming the chain link, I tend to flatten the twist. How would you do it????? |
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dan tull
Posts: 66
Location: United States Occupation: blacksmith,full time Age: 79 |
#2 2009-08-26 20:25 |
Put the twist in before bending either tabs or handle. Think production. " If you want to learn how to make something, take an order for 200. By the time you make 20, you will figure out a better way".Mark centerline before drawing out, so you can drawout equally. Jig the bends.
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Kevin Daniell
Posts: 73
Location: United States Occupation: Retired - US Postal Service Age: 64 |
#3 2009-09-19 16:15 |
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