On 18 June, 20:28, "R" wrote:
"Vet Tech" wrote in message

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I have a length of 10mm diam aluminium bar that I'd like to bend into
a hook shape. Is this feasible using heat from a gas brazing torch or
is it a No No??

Yep.

Old trick we used at school was to wipe ordinary soap along the bar.
Heat until the soap *just* starts to smoke and bend as required.

Ok, sounds good but 2 questions arise:-

1. Would that be bar soap or liquid detergent?

2. Should I quench with water when the required shape is achieved?

VT