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Subject: [TowerTalk] How bend aluminum tubing
From: ni6w@yagistress.minden.nv.us (Kurt Andress)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 10:51:49 -0700
Kenneth D. Grimm wrote:

> Mike wrote:
> >
> > >I need to put a 90 degree bend in 1/2 inch 1/16 wall antenna element
> > >aluminum tubing. Suggestions for applying a reasonably smooth radius
> > >without cracking or excessively fatiguing the aluminum will be appreciated.
> >
> > There is some stuff on the market called CERABLEND ( I think is how you
> > spell it) It looks like lead and feels like lead however it melts at 150
> > degrees. Just melt some and pour it into the tubing then when it cools the
> > aluminum tubing will be like a solid rod. Then bend the "rod" as needed
> > when finished just heat up the thing with a propane torch and pour out the
> > CERABLEND, reusable for another time.
> >
> > Mike...NO6X
>

Hi all,
I think the stuff might be called  CEROBEND.
Neat stuff! The sand works well too!
73, Kurt

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