How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

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How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

Postby dhogue » Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:59 pm

Hello Sonex/Onex builders,

I am posting to ask:
What are ways to make the required bends in the Seat Sling (seat) on Onex plans page ONX-09 detail 03...that does not require a bending brake?

Thanks,
Don
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Re: How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

Postby wlarson861 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:54 am

For the Sonex I used the edge of my bench at the bend point and clamped it down with a heavy board, then used a straight board to start the bend down.
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Re: How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

Postby Direct C51 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:47 am

That's how I did it. Laid the bend line at the edge of my best work table, clamped angle iron or something similar on top, and used a 2x4 and my body weight.
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Re: How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

Postby x3 skier » Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:31 am

The board/bench edge approach is how I made other bends in big pieces like the fuselage sides, but for the seat, I used a brake at a friend’s shop. HF has some cheap brakes.

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Re: How to make bends: ONX-F09-03?

Postby dhogue » Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:46 am

Thanks for the solution gents.
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