An Arbor Press Rod Bending Jig

[@alanjackson4397]

You always seem to come up with some unique solutions I enjoy your videos very much

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks Alan

[@robertwalker7457]

Nice thinking Mate, I have a small hydraulic press project in the pipeline so I might have a rethink to incorporate this idea. Ta much.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks. The press should work well.

[@metalworksmachineshop]

if you have different diameter dies on the ram you'll get the radius of the die in the bend. I made one similar, only used the hydraulic jack. nice work Mark.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Exactly. I need to work on the ram part a little so I don't have to use a C clamp. Thanks!

[@uther10]

Thanks for the video Mr. Winky, very straight to the point for a great bending solution.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks, it seems to do what I need so far. I'm sure I will find some limitations however.

[@wilsonhardy2100]

Also…. Instead of doing a one shot bend mark out graduations on your 1/4” rod and do multiple small bends. Like a hickey bender for electrical conduit. That way you can make long sweeping bends if you want to. This bender has lots of potential! Thanks again for a very well thought out tool and sharing it with all of us. Once again you have hit it out of the park!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

interesting idea. I'll bet with a little math and experimenting I can predict the needed rod lengths perfectly.

[@rocksolidhugo]

This is a fantastic idea, thank you for sharing

[@WinkysWorkshop]

You are so welcome!

[@AerialLensVideo]

Well done -- THANKS! I have an older very heavy Dake arbor press and will definitely use this great idea.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Another idea from Winky. Way to go.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks Harold!

[@thercbarn5001]

Nice! very simple yet effective

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Glad you like it! Thanks

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Nice work there Mark....

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@desertschooner769]

A rule of thumb that I always used is 3 diameters before center of bend and 2 diameters past center of bend to calculate distance around the bend. This only works using the proper size die per the tube diameter. You got a great idea there, enjoy watching your videos!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Interesting. While bending 1/8" rod around a 1/2" diameter form I lost 1/8" on both ends of a right angle bend.

[@desertschooner769]

@@WinkysWorkshop It has been awhile but I think the formula would be to use the same diameter as the tube, it was intended to calculate the outside diameter measurement of the tube being bent. Now I got to go research again to make sure.

[@desertschooner769]

Forgot to mention the 1/8 loss is reflective of the 2 diameters past bending point. While just researching my old handbooks I am reminded that tubing should be calculated from center to center measurement, wow I need a nap LOL!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Got it now, thanks!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Cool project winky, I like it to.....

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@chuckthebull]

Really simple design... Easy to build... Great job.. Wonder how it would work with flat stock and a top roller , or even an angle iron push head that goes into the press shaft.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Flat stock would likely work well. Thanks for the idea.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Why does the pusher-end have to be unsupported and one sided? you cant make it like a fork to support the pushed wheel on both sides, seems like this wont last????!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

I think you are right. Ideally it needs more support.

[@rayp.454]

Just saw this one, I like it too Winky.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks

[@kallibrand4106]

Very nice ! ......i would like if you can show us how to build a proper drill grinding jig . In your videos your drills just curl out the metal .

[@WinkysWorkshop]

That's actually on my list but so far all my drill are hand sharpened or replaced. Over 1/4 I sharpen it.

[@t.d.mich.7064]

Hey! I think an outboard support block would give your shoulder bolt more resistance to bending upward. Nice job!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Good call! I totally agree.

[@jeffanderson4979]

Good timing, a friend just gave me a Greenard number three arbor press.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

That's great. I think thats about the same size as mine.

[@outsidescrewball]

handy build….funny when you are testing the bender you have all of these bends with no home…..how do I know….LOL been there done that!!!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Yep... I have a bunch of unused spindles from my CNC wood lathe too.

[@andyZ3500s]

Very nice Mark. The math should be easy now plus you can make different size bends and use different rods. If you had a set of regular bearings you could do small pieces of flat stock. That is a nice arbor press big enough to do some good size work but not to large for a home shop. Something that I don't think anyone has mentioned is that the little music that you put into your video's ads to them. Instead of being annoying techno music that is to loud.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Yeah, flat stock about 5/8 wide would work well. I agree on the math... much easier than a standard bender. That arbor press came from my former employer. The plant closed 2 years after I retired and my old boss gave it to me. At the time I thought it was too big but now I think its about right. I need to get a set of broaches for internal key ways but they are high priced. I thought about making a key cutter made kind of like a die filer. I might do it someday. I agree on the music. I think adds as long as it doesn't compete with the content. Music all the way through a video is annoying I think. The music is free music from youtube for anyone making videos. Or for anything I guess.

[@andyZ3500s]

@@WinkysWorkshop The arbor press was a nice gift. A set of broaches would be nice but as you know sometimes it is hard to justify tooling for the homeshop. Both a broach set or some type of key cutter has entered my mind over the years but it ends up being a file or hss in the lathe or mill. I'll make a deal with you if I win the lottery I will buy both of us a first class name brand broach set and maybe some of those other things that we have been looking at in the catalogs. Usually I don't like any music in the videos, as soon as I am trying to concentrate on something people throw in some overbearing music way to loud. I hope all is well with you. As always it nice to see your video's and talk with you.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

@@andyZ3500s Thanks on the broach set, I'll do the same "when" I win the lottery.

[@andyZ3500s]

@@WinkysWorkshop Sounds good

[@jubiletabustamanteserrano2446]

PERFECTO AMIGO ERES UN MAKINA

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks

[@65cj55]

Cool Winky, kind off looks like a little tube roller.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks... and yes I agree.

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Like it thanks for sharing

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks, and thanks for the comment!

[@donsengine3158]

Nice job..

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@Rustinox]

Experimenting. Always fun to do :)

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Honestly I think 99% of what I do is experimenting. But you are correct.

[@billjulian9496]

Like it. Good info

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Thanks Bill

[@bulldawg6259]

Try drilling and tapping the bottom of you press shaft to hold the top die

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Ah... I had to think about what you were saying. Yeah, the C clamp is not ideal. I probably won't drill the ram but I may make a shoe to fit over the end with a screw to hold it.

[@bulldawg6259]

@@WinkysWorkshop if a guy had a big press maby a #1 Morse taper would work better

[@WinkysWorkshop]

@@bulldawg6259 I'm sure that would work well too.

[@RVJimD]

Wink, off topic question- have you considered making an improved version of the upright table for the popular HF bandsaw? I have seen several KZbinrs talk about how bad the stock table is and I agree with that. I think you would be a good candidate for this project. Or, do you think or have an alternative such as a dedicated upright saw or something else? Thanks for the content as always and see you next time! Jim

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Actually i did make one. It wasn't my design however, one of my viewers gave me the idea. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3i4qGWhqtyYh80

[@sparkiekosten5902]

Love the K.I.S.S. method!

[@WinkysWorkshop]

Me too! Thanks

[@markellis6886]

I think it is called compression bending.

[@WinkysWorkshop]

You could be right. I like the fact that it bends from the middle. Easier to predict the bends.