42wob-14ft Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 New to the forum but needed some to tell (brag) some one. After bending 8 ft of 3/16 cut in lenghts of 6" 5" and 2 in 4" I decided to give 1/4 a shot. So I bought 4 ft of crs and 3 ft of hrs and just incase I got 1/4 aluminium (to salvage my pride). First shot at 6" hrs no budge, 7" crs bent it alittle, 6' aluminium, well you know, atleast my wife was impressed. Got up this morning watched a few videos tried a different grip and bent the 7" the 6" still no luck. Thanks for taking the time to read I'm just tickled with myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Haha, the best of us started out with 3/16 and 1/4 stuff man I remember a time I couldn't barely budge 3/16 sq Just keep at it and you'll shoot up the bending line in no time! Keep a close watch on what others do and follow along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice bending! When I started, 1/4" stock seemed indestructable. I am sure you'll get the 6" soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42wob-14ft Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks for the kind words, I see now where bending can be addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nice job and a great start! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberg Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 No worries bro I couldnt make the slightest dent in 1/4 CRS when I first started. Any damage at all is a great start. Just work hard at it, keep watchin those videos, and scour the gripboard for any info you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyj75 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nice job!! I remember when a 1/4''G2 kicked my butt! Keep at it, it'll melt in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Welcome to the addiction! You're doing good for just starting out. We've all been there and when you kill that first 60d nail you'll feel like a king. It won't be long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Well done! You'll get one soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyWeight Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Heh, nothing wrong with bragging. After all, no one would post here if they didn't want to prove their mettle... yes, pun intended Good job! Edited January 19, 2009 by easyWeight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman248 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Great bend. Keep at it. The 6" will come quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Great work - keep at it! Surfing the net for videos can be very helpful, as mentioned above. I just got a technique tip tonight on YouTube and bent my first IM yellow nail. I was so stoked that I bent two more, just to make sure. Edited January 21, 2009 by Reverend Linus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Congrats on your yellow nail bends guys I know too well how you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42wob-14ft Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well I read the rules for bending and found I didn't do it right, as I used my knee to brace my right hand to get the bend started. I said to myself this will not do, cause I already said I could bend the 7". So I did it again last night and followed the rules. Wow alot harder, but I got it bent. I realize I need to work on technique so should I keep on working with 1/4" or would it be better to drop down to 3/16" for volume. 3/16 rnd seems fairly easy to me but I can't find 3/16 sq is there something else inbetween 3/16" rnd and 1/4" rnd for difficulty? Or do I just need to quit being cheap and buy a bender bag? I hope my question makes sense. Thanks in advance for for all replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have never been into volume bending, myself, and I think if you just keep working on your form with 1/4" stock, a few bends per session, you'll be fine. A bender's bag sure is nice, though I'm on my 3rd one. 1/4" Grade 2 bolts might be easier than 1/4" CRS, if you can find those in a hardware store. The Home Depot near me has a large selection of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 After my success with the IM yellow last night, I decided to try the blue today. It took about 5 minutes, but I finally got it done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42wob-14ft Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 O.K. Took alittle time off to build wrist up with sledge hammer and free weights. 1/4"X6 down!! Seriously need to get form down before I move on. Will post a video this week to get advice. I think flexibility is a major problem but I will let wiser minds then mine to tell me my problem areas. Thanks for the encouragement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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