On Jul 27, 7:53*pm, "The Medway Handyman" davidl...@no-spam-
blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
If I bend a piece of 1" x 1/8" ms flat into an 'L' shape, how do I make it
stay that shape & not bend back when a load is applied?

By using 1" x 1/4" unless available space prevents you doing so.
Take a piece of off-the-shelf L-angle, saw/grind, drill, fit, done.

What is the application?

I would not try a metalwork solution unless you have sufficient tools,
which might just be a vice & soft faced mallet. Using L-angle is a
very quick route and it is widely used for construction, repairs &
industry (bridges to pylons).