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Larry Jaques[_4_] Larry Jaques[_4_] is offline
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Default Metal straightening Problem

On Mon, 11 May 2015 15:48:05 -0700 (PDT),
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I'm trying to determine if there is a way to straighten bracket used for holding a plexiglass cover.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps6jwszqmr.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...psgxd9cvrl.jpg

It was worse than what is shown in the pics, but I still need to get it to the point were I can use it. (I'm assuming it would require heating).

It has to be stripped and painted also, but if I can't make it straight then it is of no use to me, so I'm wondering how those here would go about it.


Darren, strip it, find (or grind) a dolly to fit the slot, and hammer
& shrink it straight again. Now prime and paint.
http://www.handsontools.com/Keysco-M...y_p_14791.html
http://www.handsontools.com/Keysco-M...y_p_14801.html
or
http://www.handsontools.com/Keysco-M...n_p_14806.html

Of course, if you have access to a brake, it might be better to just
fold a new one.

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