[NLRS] Bending u141 or 085

[John (JK) Kalenowsky, K9JK]

Mike et al,

I've used large diameter bolts (e.g. 3/4", 1", 1-1/2")...get a long enough 
bolt that there is some non-threaded portion. It's real easy to 'chuck' the 
hex head in a table vise. Someone (Glen?) mentioned wooden dowels...also 
good but stick to larger diameters...maybe even closet pole? Generally, when 
bending, you want to pull the ends (or at least one end) as you bend the 
semi-rigid around whatever "form" (bolt, dowel, etc.) you are using.

It's also better to bend BEFORE installing connectors, the center conductor 
does not necessarily stretch the same amount as the outer tube. Because of 
that, if you are trying to form pieces that already HAVE connectors on the 
ends...there is a good likelihood of internal failure, especially if pushing 
smaller bend radii.

I've never tried this but I believe Auto Parts stores sell benders for small 
diameter brake lines that may be usable.

73, JK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bdwood at erols.com>
To: "Glen Overby" <goverby at charter.net>; <Donn.Baker at UNISYS.com>; 
<Mike at kb0ozn.com>; <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 17:54
Subject: Re: [NLRS] Bending u141 or 085




Some hobby stores sell small conduit benders. I ususally use a scredriver
handle, various sizes are available. Bruce N2LIV


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Overby" <goverby at charter.net>
To: <Donn.Baker at UNISYS.com>; <Mike at kb0ozn.com>; <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [NLRS] Bending u141 or 085


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>
>
> Mike (kb0ozn) wrote:
> > Hi Donn, That looks like nice coax but the stuff I have is the rigid
> > solid metal type.  I tried holding it with a pliers and bending it but
> > the jacket is so soft that it gets dented and bent.  I think what I need
> > is a micro mini conduit bender ;) I just don't know where to find one.
>
> I've always bent it around a wood dowel as a "form" to keep it from
kinking.
>
> > On another thought, do you know where the other stuff might be available
> > in small qtys?
>
> I picked up a couple of 4' pieces at Aurora last year.  I can't remember
who
> was selling it, but I'm hoping he'll be there again this year!
>
> Glen, kc0iyt