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Torch Mullins

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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?????
Torch Mullins

dan tull

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#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.

Kevin Daniell

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#3   2009-09-19 16:15          
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