Example: Bending Handles
TYPICAL HANDLES FROM ROUND STOCK
Handles from Round Stock
To make a typical handle, using a 9-in. length of 'I,-in. round stock and two
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pieces of flat stock:
"
NOTE: To make other sizes of handles, experiment to find the appropri-
ate die sizes and stop block orientation.
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1.
With a long hinge pin, attach the handle and ring loops at their center-
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es.
Install a
1-m.
die on the center pin.
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With the short hinge pin, install a 2-in. die in the handle (112 hole).
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With
a
long hinge pin, install the stop block (oriented as in A).
3.
Insert the round stock into the Bender
so
that it extends 2 in. beyond the
STOCK REOUIRED (lor
thi.
example)
center-pin die (see B), and make the first bend to 90".
One 9-in. length of s/._in. ound stock
4.
Turn the part end-for-end, position
it
as in
C,
and make the second 90"
Two pieces of flat stock, of desired size
bend. Remove the stock from the Bender.
5.
Drill5fa-in. holes
in
the flat stock, and insert the handle halfway through
the holes.
NOTE: Always drill the holes the same size as the diameter of the
handle stock.
6.
Weld the flat stock pieces in place from the back side. If any weld
material extends below the surface of the flat plate, grind
it
flush.
B
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