Blacksmith513 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I know it’s no world record but I am proud. I used wraps from David Horne, it took about 20 mins but I got it. It’s the first of many! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Congrats!just keep with it and that'll be a warm up bend in no time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, stranger said: Congrats!just keep with it and that'll be a warm up bend in no time! thank you. Once i figured it out it got easier... But it took double over hand to get it started... Then a reverse bend, then back to double over hand and i did it. I can get a 50lbs box of them for 100... I might be able to get a good discount from Home Depot because of a relative who works there. I have plenty of 1/4 mild steel in my shop, but I don't want to chop it up into 6inch pieces and bend it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: thank you. Once i figured it out it got easier... But it took double over hand to get it started... Then a reverse bend, then back to double over hand and i did it. I can get a 50lbs box of them for 100... I might be able to get a good discount from Home Depot because of a relative who works there. I have plenty of 1/4 mild steel in my shop, but I don't want to chop it up into 6inch pieces and bend it. Yea, buying those in bulk is great, way cheaper and they don't expire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, stranger said: Yea, buying those in bulk is great, way cheaper and they don't expire. yup, might because to sway my dad into buying with our company card......because it is a "business expense".. I'm going to buy another one this weekend and try it out though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckinCanuck Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Well Done! I remember the eye opening experience when I tried a 60d for the first time. Changes you perspective on things lol Can't wait to see you get after some progressions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennix Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Nice bend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 7 hours ago, ChuckinCanuck said: Well Done! I remember the eye opening experience when I tried a 60d for the first time. Changes you perspective on things lol Can't wait to see you get after some progressions! Thank you, it felt amazing. I'm excited to try again.. Miight see i i could get a few 40d and 50d spikes as well, just for the tissue and ligaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Congrats, very strong work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole' Puller Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 14 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: I know it’s no world record but I am proud. I used wraps from David Horne, it took about 20 mins but I got it. It’s the first of many! Great bend brother! Congratulations my friend! Nothing like the first of many .. a great feeling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Nice work! Still remember the first time bent a 60 and how exciting it was. Never forget the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinhoo Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Brett said: Nice work! Still remember the first time bent a 60 and how exciting it was. Never forget the journey. I set my first 60d aside to hold on as a trophy. Definitely a milestone to remember no matter how far you progress in bending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, devinhoo said: I set my first 60d aside to hold on as a trophy. Definitely a milestone to remember no matter how far you progress in bending. I am keeping it. Thank you all, this was my first time ever bending anything. Gonna buy another one and see if I can do it again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Just bent two more. First one in about 5 minutes and the next one in a couple. Gonna maybe bend one more shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Strong work! To make it harder you could get a bolt cutter and cut off 0.5-1” of the 60D’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, David_wigren said: Strong work! To make it harder you could get a bolt cutter and cut off 0.5-1” of the 60D’s. Thank you....I'll do that, we have a couple bolt cutter some where... The 3rd one, was a little harder than the first two I did.... Don't know if it was a little harder or fatigue... My forearms are a little tired now... This morning I was doing for my nephews... The younger one was pushing on my arms to help me... They are already fascinated by sledgehammers, and do Judo, they aren't my kids, and my sister does a great job but i'm trying to plant the seed and influence now for them lead an active life style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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