Vise bending attachment

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Jan 25, 2018, 08:46 AM
Tuomas

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Vise bending attachment

Simple attachment to my vise.
For bending and straightening things.

Attachment 21792

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMLUoHQjwus
Jan 25, 2018, 09:41 AM
Frank S

Due to the height of the pivot center above the vice jaw you have a predictable bend radius which would be great for bending 1/8" thick aluminum. I don't know how many guys I have encountered over the years who had trouble when trying to bend thicker alum.because their box breaks or folding type breaks had the pivot almost on direct center of the bend which would cause the alum. to crack unless they annealed it first
I like your simple little attachment mostly for this reason
Jan 25, 2018, 11:18 AM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank S

Due to the height of the pivot center above the vice jaw you have a predictable bend radius which would be great for bending 1/8" thick aluminum. I don't know how many guys I have encountered over the years who had trouble when trying to bend thicker alum.because their box breaks or folding type breaks had the pivot almost on direct center of the bend which would cause the alum. to crack unless they annealed it first
I like your simple little attachment mostly for this reason

Yep. Its very usual that people doesn't think that used bending radius makes big difference, it needs to be noticed in measures and material thickness & used material.
Jan 25, 2018, 12:26 PM
Jon

I like the "Insert clickbait here" video title.

13 Ways to Bend Metal - you won't believe #7!
1 Weird Trick for Bending Metal!
Cure Cancer by Bending it in a Vise!
Jan 25, 2018, 02:29 PM
wizard69

Pretty neat! I never thought about using a vise in that way, but this is obviously useful and easy to implement tool.
Jan 25, 2018, 08:01 PM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

I like the "Insert clickbait here" video title.

13 Ways to Bend Metal - you won't believe #7!
1 Weird Trick for Bending Metal!
Cure Cancer by Bending it in a Vise!

Yeah. I tought that things doesn't need to be so serious.
It has a joke on the title, but the tool isn't a joke, and i think it might be usefull too. ( seems that im the only one who thinks that). Just didn't get better name on my mind..
Jan 25, 2018, 08:04 PM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizard69

Pretty neat! I never thought about using a vise in that way, but this is obviously useful and easy to implement tool.

Thank you very much!
Jan 26, 2018, 04:10 AM
Kevic

So simple but very effective.
Can think of so many problems I've had that this will solve. Don't understand why my brain didn't come up with this. Certainly will make one.
Jan 26, 2018, 04:48 AM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevic

So simple but very effective.
Can think of so many problems I've had that this will solve. Don't understand why my brain didn't come up with this. Certainly will make one.

Thanks. It comes more usefull, when you use that part wich is bolted to the vise, for mounting angle grinder or rotary tool to it.
I have somewhat easy idea for that, i'll post a video from it someday, when i have finished couple other things first.
Jan 26, 2018, 06:55 AM
DIYer


Thanks Tuomas! We've added your Vise Mounted Bender to our Metalworking category,
as well as to your builder page: Tuomas's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Jan 30, 2018, 03:02 AM
Tuomas

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Improvement nro 1

Height adjusted front jaw. Gives more support when filing, and allows better view to the object. Specially with thin materials.

Allows to adjust bending radius unportable.

Attachment 21877

Video coming later.
Feb 9, 2018, 07:32 AM
Tuomas

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One more add...

Attachment 22062

Now i can adjust the position of the point that leans against workpiece. This gives more symmetrical result.

Attachment 22063
Feb 9, 2018, 06:41 PM
PJs

Wow Tuomas...you did it with the bend Radii. Amazing all the things you come up with to make life easier! I'm thinking this tool should make toast in the morning and french fries in the evening...watcha think! ~¿@ You always amaze me with your inventiveness, Thank YOU!

:thumbsup::clapping::hattip:
Feb 11, 2018, 07:16 AM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJs

Wow Tuomas...you did it with the bend Radii. Amazing all the things you come up with to make life easier! I'm thinking this tool should make toast in the morning and french fries in the evening...watcha think! ~¿@ You always amaze me with your inventiveness, Thank YOU!

:thumbsup::clapping::hattip:

Thanks buddy. I was little bored, so i tought that i could overdo something. �� I was somewhat satisfied for the first version too, but its just fun to improve things... Don't know. Is this easy to make and use anymore?
Feb 12, 2018, 12:27 PM
PJs

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Originally Posted by Tuomas

Thanks buddy. I was little bored, so i tought that i could overdo something. �� I was somewhat satisfied for the first version too, but its just fun to improve things... Don't know. Is this easy to make and use anymore?

Personally I think your vice bender is pretty Versatile & complete but not sure I have the inventiveness you have for Optional tool uses. The idea of creating bend radii for small projects really appealed to me and think you nailed it. Perhaps after using it some more something will come up that may warrant further options. Great Job Buddy! :hattip:
Feb 12, 2018, 12:35 PM
Tuomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJs

Personally I think your vice bender is pretty Versatile & complete but not sure I have the inventiveness you have for Optional tool uses. The idea of creating bend radii for small projects really appealed to me and think you nailed it. Perhaps after using it some more something will come up that may warrant further options. Great Job Buddy! :hattip:

Thanks mate.

I actually had a reason to make it.
To make bends to the ends of the pieces that have bends on side.
But i needed to make bend to the opposite direction. I had no tool for that before. I'll post a pic someday.. that explains it better.
Feb 12, 2018, 01:05 PM
PJs

Sounds interesting. Whenever you get time! Thanks Tuomas.