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HANDLES FROM FLAT STOCK
To make a typical handle, using a 9” length of 3/16” x 1” hot-rolled flat stock:
NOTE:
To make other sizes of handles, experiment to find the
appropriate bend locations.
1. Install the sharp-angle-bend
attachment.
2. Place chalk marks on the material
as shown under “Bend
Sequence.” the #1 and #2 marks
are on one face of the material
and the #3 and #4 marks are on
the opposite face.
3. Insert the flat stock into the bender to the #1 mark as in A) and make a 90°
bend. Check the angle before continuing.
4. Set the adjustable stop so each bend will be 90°.
5. Turn the stock end-for-end. Insert it to the #2 mark (as in B) and make a 90°
bend.
6. Turn the stock over front-to-back. Insert it to the #3 mark (as in C) and make
a 90° bend.
7. Turn the stock end-for-end. Insert it to the #4 mark (as in D) and make a 90°
bend.
8. Grind and sand all sharp corners.
