PeterSweden Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Im setting my aim for some FBBC certs this fall. I'd like an answer from a great bender. I've certed the bastard. Im thinking I might train 3 months and then bang out some more certs. Give me suggestions on progressively heavier steel from the red up. Bolts, steel (HRS CRS SS) thickness, length etc. Im thinking maybe I should stay in the 7'' range? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Shiny, Hex, Stainless Hex, Edgin, 3/8ths G2, 5/16 square. Though drillrod would allow you more increments in the progression and would probably vary less in strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSweden Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 FBBC sell all of these? I've read drillrod before but never found out exactly what they are or where to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Up to you if you'd like to stay with 7" stock and just work up in difficulty or to try and conquer the short steel bends. People seem to really gravitate towards one path. I much prefer to bend 7" steel and just work on minimal pads (IMPs) and going harder and thicker. So if you prefer the same Isaiah's suggestions are great. FBBC sells most of that. Drill rod is great. You can order very incremental sizes but they vary just as much as any other steel, especially as the steel gets thicker. You'll have to find an online steel supplier to order the O-1 (oil hardened) drill rod. This is the type of rod that is safest and commonly used by benders. If you want to go for short steel bending just grab a bastard and keep cutting it down to 4". That will keep a short steel bender entertained for quite some time. U.S. steel suppliers: McMaster Carr Onlinemetals.com I believe you're in another country so find a website that will ship to you. Worst case scenario you can Paypal a friend in the U.S. so they can obtain the steel then ship to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'd take Dan's word on the drillrod. I know nothing other than what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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