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LETTER U
STOCK REQUIRED:
• 3/16” STOCK; 2” MAX WIDTH
• 1 X 14-3/4” Blank
SETUP-U
Make chalk marks on the blank as shown on the “Bend Sequence.”
BEND NO. 1
Insert the blank into the bender to the #1 chalk mark, (as in A), and bend it to
45°. Re-check the angle.
Chalk-mark the ring, or set a stop, for ease of repeating the 45° bend.
BEND NO. 2
Slide the blank to the #2 chalk mark (as in B), and bend it to 45°. Re-check the
angle.
BEND NO. 3
Reverse the stock end-for-end. Slide it to the #3 chalk mark (as in C), and bend
it to 45°. Re-check the angle.
BEND NO. 4
Slide the stock to the #4 chalk mark (as in D), and bend it to 45. Re-check the
angle, and check that the legs of the “U” are parallel.
FINISHING
Grind and sand all sharp corners.
