Progression Chart?

[cwdutton]

Hello guys,

I have posted this on Benders Battlefield also... Other than Aaron's chart which I have found VERY useful, I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate on certain steel? I.e-

6x1/4" Brass

6x9/32" Brass

6x1/4" hex brass

6x9/32" hex brass

6x1/4" square brass

6x9/32" square brass

6x5/16" brass

6x11/32" brass

Now I'm a newbie at bending, but I do know that steel varies just like grippers, but I've noticed that It's a bit easier to kink brass than Drill Rod,crs, but Brass is a bit more springy. I would appreciate just a rough average where you guys think these pieces fall. My goal is to hit the Golden Bastard soon which Aaron's list puts around 475ish on 7" stock. Put the usual 15% on a 1/2" and you have roughly 546lbs for a piece of 6.5x3/8" brass.

Thanks in advance guys!

[timstruse]

Hello guys,

I have posted this on Benders Battlefield also... Other than Aaron's chart which I have found VERY useful, I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate on certain steel? I.e-

6x1/4" Brass

6x9/32" Brass

6x1/4" hex brass

6x9/32" hex brass

6x1/4" square brass

6x9/32" square brass

6x5/16" brass

6x11/32" brass

Now I'm a newbie at bending, but I do know that steel varies just like grippers, but I've noticed that It's a bit easier to kink brass than Drill Rod,crs, but Brass is a bit more springy. I would appreciate just a rough average where you guys think these pieces fall. My goal is to hit the Golden Bastard soon which Aaron's list puts around 475ish on 7" stock. Put the usual 15% on a 1/2" and you have roughly 546lbs for a piece of 6.5x3/8" brass.

Thanks in advance guys!

I very recently ordered 6"x3/8" brass from FBBC. I'd compare the kink to regular 6"x5/16" CRS (roughly 620-660#), but the crushdown was much more difficult. I've not calibrated it yet.

[cwdutton]

Thanks for the reply Tim. Sounds like a pretty NASTY piece of brass! Anyone else have an idea about the pieces listed above?