JW513 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Always been one to work out. Always had a thing for anything related to grip, like sledges and other odd objects. Why I never get into this stuff earlier I don’t know. But I’ve got into bending steel. It’s pretty taxing and fun. Best part is, I can straighten it out in the forge and make things with the stock after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Just secure one side and bend against a stationary object or fulcrum. 3/8 inch round bar and smaller is easy. 1/2 inch round bar you may want a pipe to slip over the material over the stock as a lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 He's trying to bend it as a workout and so doesn't want the "easy way". Why not come up with some projects that use the shapes you bend and get a head start on your Christmas presents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 How about bending long stock around the desired size pipe to cut rings from. You could really see if you can bend that last little bit. Guess that would count as cold bending by hand and useful for forge or welding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW513 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: He's trying to bend it as a workout and so doesn't want the "easy way". Why not come up with some projects that use the shapes you bend and get a head start on your Christmas presents! That’s what I want to do. I have a huge passion for blacksmithing and working out. So it makes sense to combine the two. Whether the steel is hot or cold, there is just something about morphing it into a different shape. I know of a man who’s done shows for charity. That is something I’m going to do once I have more experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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