G7153 Universal Bender
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1.. Make sure the Die Mounting Plate (4) is
attached to the Body. Refer to F
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hole positions needed for Angle Operations.
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2.. Make sure the Stop (2) is loose.
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3.. Move the Vise Assembly (5-9 & 15) to the for-
ward position on the arm of the Mounting
Plate.
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4.. Place the Angle Die’s (13) Spring Pin (19) into
the Mounting Plate’s small unthreaded hole.
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5.. Attach the Angle Die by screwing the Hex Key
Bolt (18) into the small threaded hole of the
Mounting Plate.
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6.. Move the Bending Block Asembly (16, 17, 22-
24) back all of the way. You may have to
release the Bending Block Locking Plate (21)
by loosening the two Hex Key bolts (20). Do
not secure the Locking Plate at this time.
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7.. Set the stock against the Angle Die and close
the Vise so that it clamps the work securely
against the Die.
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8.. Move the Bending Block until it is up against
the work and its Face (16) is even with the
Vise Face (8).
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9.. Move the Bending Block to the left with the
Handle (27) until you have achieved the your
desired angle bend. Remember to account for
“spring-back”.
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0..To make repeat bends at 90°, use the Angle
Gauge Assembly (10-12). Screw the Gauge
Shaft (10) into the Angle Die. Slide the Gauge
Stop (11) onto the Shaft to the desired posi-
tion (depending upon the length of your work).
This will “stop” the bend at the proper location.
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1..If you wish to do repeat bends at the same
angle (other than 90°), use the Stop (2).
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1.. Remove the Die Mounting Plate (4) by remov-
ing the two Hex Key Bolts (4). Loosen the
Stop (2).
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2.. Retract the Bending Block Assembly (16, 17
22-24) all of the way. Remove the Face Plate
(16) by unscrewing the associated Hex Key
Bolt (17). This will reveal the Bending Block
Wheel (22).
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3.. Attach the Spring Forming Mounting Disc (32)
with two Hex Key Bolts (in position1).
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4.. Place the Spring Pin (25) of the Spring Forming
Die “A” (31) into the hole 3 and attach the long
Hex Key Bolt (26) in position 2.
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5.. Insert the stock to be bent into the hole of Die
“A”.
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6.. Move the Bending Block Assembly forward
until it contacts the stock and tighten it in posi-
tion.
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7.. Bend the stock until the portion being formed
is about at the Pin (marked with a “P” in the
figure).
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8.. Now put the Spring Pins (25) of Spring
Forming Die “B” (30) into holes 4 & 5.
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9.. Finish your bend by wrapping completely
around the Forming Dies.
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2 Spring Form Mounting Disc
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3 Spring Forming Die
