"Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:
You must be using 3/16" stock, right? The 1/8" bends with the HF bender.
It makes you wonder how the ones you have were made. Either with a
strong machine, or by a talented ironworker.

Mine are 3/16 and there's a huge difference in bending force compared to
1/8. I practiced on 1/8, 'cause I didn't have any 3/16 to spare, and was
surprised when I tried to do the 3/16.

The ones that I'm matching were factory made & there they can bend
anything.

Bob

I have seen the 3/16" and even thicker done on machines. It's spendy. And
I have seen some very nice ones done in a hand forge.

Steve

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