[TheForge] weld question

Wed Apr 23 18:31:00 2003

I had no choice but to make a convenience bend to get done what I needed to.
Nonetheless, I found it a bit inconvenient to work on a piece this long.
I'm still thinking about it.

I wonder if anyone can answer this question.
Assuming this half-round profile gives me the strength I need, is there a
reference which would tell me what size of material in a different profile
would give me the same strength (bending across the bar, perpendicular to the
profile)?

Bob

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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Bruce Freeman
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 11:31 AM
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Subject: RE: [TheForge] weld question

Sounds like time for a "convenience bend".  One nice thing about
blacksmithing is that that 6' piece can be bent out of your way while
you're working on it, then rebent as you need it later.