These are screenshots of a Facebook video showing a smith (I think in Indonesia, but I’m not sure) straightening a Pandrol clip. Note the “P”-shaped tool that holds the clip during the initial unbending, as well the pipe used for maximum leverage. 

In the next three images, the striker’s sledgehammer is being used to stabilize the workpiece for the smith’s hammering:

And then the workpiece is turned for striker to continue the straightening with some solid blows with their sledge:

Here’sa link to the original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bg3vvg9Re/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I know I've got a few that are kicking around in the back of a drawer because of how difficult bending by hand is. This is an excellent demonstration. That "P" shaped tool could be useful for a number of bending operations. Basically a sidewise pritchel hole... 

I suppose one could make a version that would fit in a hardy hole. It would work even better with a wedged shank.

You’re right, and that’s a good design. But I don’t wonder if we are over thinking this- one for the vise seems plenty strong. If you made the shank have a right angle bend it could seat itself along the jaws.

All depends on whether your anvil or your vise is more likely to resist twisting. 

Good Morning,

I put the straight tail in the Vice and use a piece of pipe to unwind it. Then I straighten out the Lumps. What could possibly go wrong LOL

Neil

I fear we are overcomplicating things again....

Uhg.  Me smash over mandrel.  It fuuuun.   

Oh, uh, I mean I usually work between the horn, pritchel hole, and the mandrel but I am looney in that the harder the metal is to move by hand,  the more I have fun.   

I've always just used tongs, a good heat and my hand hammer or if in a hurry the Star power hammer.

I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

 

 

Those are tough steel for sure.

Use caution however, I put one in my gas forge and it turned a fuzzy yellow. Galvanized or some other coating...just saying.

Good point. As with all salvaged steel, beware of plating! In rust we trust!