Revan New Hunter Oct 15, 2010 #1 This is my first atempt at bending armor. What is the best way to go about bending a collar plate made from 2mm aluminum?
This is my first atempt at bending armor. What is the best way to go about bending a collar plate made from 2mm aluminum?
MiDri New Hunter Oct 15, 2010 #2 Call the Hulk! Seriously though, you could use a vice, some pliers and a metal pole to get a nice curve.
Call the Hulk! Seriously though, you could use a vice, some pliers and a metal pole to get a nice curve.
clonecollector Well-Known Hunter Oct 17, 2010 #4 Wow! When I was working on metal armor a while back I tried to just bed it with my hands... I had two subtle lines where the metal was stressed. This looks great!
Wow! When I was working on metal armor a while back I tried to just bed it with my hands... I had two subtle lines where the metal was stressed. This looks great!
B BooBoo Fett Active Hunter Oct 17, 2010 #5 Revan said: I ended up bending it over a large pan! Click to expand... Nice Job!
N NovallTalon Well-Known Hunter Oct 20, 2010 #6 Good job! Ideally, you want to "Roll" the metal over a smooth round/tubular surface. This keeps you from getting creases in the metal.
Good job! Ideally, you want to "Roll" the metal over a smooth round/tubular surface. This keeps you from getting creases in the metal.