A tip for bending custom exhuast pipes I happen to stumble upon
Hawk312
12-20-2002, 08:20 AM
Typically, most of us, when bending our own exhuast out of aluminum tubing, use smaller diameter tubing inside the pipe we are bending to keep it from kinking. I was messing around with solder, trying to bend a set of headers for the project I am working on, and just out of curiousity, slid some into some of the tubing I have lying around. I tried bending the tubing then, and to my surprise, the tubing didn`t kink at all. Some of the bends I made were close to 90º. Plus it is much easier to bend since solder is sl flexible.
Just thought I`d share. This will make custom exhausts and rolll cages much easier for me.:) :) :) :) :)
Just thought I`d share. This will make custom exhausts and rolll cages much easier for me.:) :) :) :) :)
Vegetta
12-20-2002, 12:15 PM
Good tip. I'll try that for some street cars I'm working on. Esp the F150.
Tip of my own...
If you want to mould/shape/bend parts, you've GOT TO get a heat gun. They're like small hair-dryers about the size of a small cordless drill and put out 20x the heat. I use'em for moulding fenders to fit larger rims and/or drag tires, as well as bending custom 4-1 headers. Be carefull not to use the gun on the part too long, else they thing will melt.
Tip of my own...
If you want to mould/shape/bend parts, you've GOT TO get a heat gun. They're like small hair-dryers about the size of a small cordless drill and put out 20x the heat. I use'em for moulding fenders to fit larger rims and/or drag tires, as well as bending custom 4-1 headers. Be carefull not to use the gun on the part too long, else they thing will melt.
MikeDeuce
12-20-2002, 03:53 PM
Also try using sand in the tubing to avoid kinks.
Toksin
12-20-2002, 04:48 PM
Sweet...this will make things much much much much mucho easier :D
primera man
12-21-2002, 12:44 AM
Excellant tip !!...i've always used sand. Have to give this a try
Vegetta
12-21-2002, 02:55 AM
These tips also work well when building scratch-build roll cages.
magicmanjk808
12-21-2002, 03:53 AM
thanks for the tip. i gotta give this a try.
thizishkenny
12-21-2002, 08:52 AM
So what was it that your suppose to use now?
fullbloodchop01
12-21-2002, 11:04 AM
Originally posted by Vegetta
Tip of my own...
If you want to mould/shape/bend parts, you've GOT TO get a heat gun. They're like small hair-dryers about the size of a small cordless drill and put out 20x the heat. I use'em for moulding fenders to fit larger rims and/or drag tires, as well as bending custom 4-1 headers. Be carefull not to use the gun on the part too long, else they thing will melt.
where can i get a heat gun? anbd how much do they cost?:confused:
Tip of my own...
If you want to mould/shape/bend parts, you've GOT TO get a heat gun. They're like small hair-dryers about the size of a small cordless drill and put out 20x the heat. I use'em for moulding fenders to fit larger rims and/or drag tires, as well as bending custom 4-1 headers. Be carefull not to use the gun on the part too long, else they thing will melt.
where can i get a heat gun? anbd how much do they cost?:confused:
hiver77
12-21-2002, 11:23 PM
Originally posted by fullbloodchop01
where can i get a heat gun? anbd how much do they cost?:confused:
One use of heatgun that I know of is to shrink wire insulation (heat-shrink tubing), so I would try Radio-Shack or stores that sell electronic components (not home electronics but the nitty-gritty component stores).
Home Depot? Dont if you have Orchard Supply Hardware in Connecticut.
where can i get a heat gun? anbd how much do they cost?:confused:
One use of heatgun that I know of is to shrink wire insulation (heat-shrink tubing), so I would try Radio-Shack or stores that sell electronic components (not home electronics but the nitty-gritty component stores).
Home Depot? Dont if you have Orchard Supply Hardware in Connecticut.
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