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18th November 2008, 06:03 PM #1
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What can use for a bending strap?
I'm steam bending timber....and I need a strap to help stop tension on the outside of the bend. uno.
One bloke I've read uses 1/16" spring steel.
In town today I asked a metal worker what had in spring steel, and all he's got is 3mm stuff that'll he'll temper for me.......but I fear it'll be too hard to bend, being so thick. Charge me the earth too.
Got any ideas where I could salvage spring steel from. Something real flexible. Old car part or something like ?
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18th November 2008, 07:17 PM #2
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18th November 2008, 08:29 PM #3
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That thin stuff they use on the bundles of timber that Studley arranges (also seen around pallets) should work.
Cheers
Jeremy
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18th November 2008, 08:42 PM #4
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I just use truck tie down straps or roof rack straps depending on the width i need. I think they are just nylon webbing. They don't rust like the steel will so there is no risk of staining the timber with these and you just hang them to dry when finished.
regards,
James
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18th November 2008, 10:21 PM #5
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thanks. I got some straps for my ute that may work. thinking a hook around each end...can adjust snuggly maybe. ta.
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29th November 2008, 09:43 PM #6
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I used some 1/16" inch galvanised steelbanding on my project but it was a few years ago in England so i cant remember alot about it.
But i would go to a sheet metal place .
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