How to Bend Wire
Making 90 degree bends., Start by marking down where you want the bend, taking into account a small error as making a corner-like sharp bend into a piece of wire is not easy.,Secure the wire, preferably by the larger part of the wire., Grip the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Making 90 degree bends.
The easiest method is to use square pliers with sufficiently wide jaws. , Most likely the wire will have a slight curve at the 90 degree angle.,, To prevent the wire from developing marks from the pliers, wrap a piece of cloth around the wire or grip the wire with 2 small glimpse of wood on either side of the wire.
Another option would be to grip the wire with pliers made of a softer material than the wire but finding pliers like that can be difficult as strength and durability are important aspects of pliers. ,, Use a block of wood to ensure even bending. ,, The simplest method to make one of these is to drill 2 crossing holes through a piece of wood.
By cutting the wood at 90 degrees through the centers of the holes, you will end up with 2 pieces of wood with crossing grooves.
You could make the grooves by hand if you're confident in your abilities of cutting precise grooves.
A third option would be to use some sort of saw to make the grooves.
For example a bandsaw or table saw. -
Step 2: Start by marking down where you want the bend
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Step 3: taking into account a small error as making a corner-like sharp bend into a piece of wire is not easy.
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Step 4: Secure the wire
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Step 5: preferably by the larger part of the wire.
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Step 6: Grip the wire
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Step 7: taking into account a small error.
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Step 8: Make the bend by turning the pliers to the direction needed.
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Step 9: Using a vice is also an option.
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Step 10: Check the angle of the wire with a square.
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Step 11: Another option would be to make yourself a jig for checking the wire for 90 degree angles.
Detailed Guide
The easiest method is to use square pliers with sufficiently wide jaws. , Most likely the wire will have a slight curve at the 90 degree angle.,, To prevent the wire from developing marks from the pliers, wrap a piece of cloth around the wire or grip the wire with 2 small glimpse of wood on either side of the wire.
Another option would be to grip the wire with pliers made of a softer material than the wire but finding pliers like that can be difficult as strength and durability are important aspects of pliers. ,, Use a block of wood to ensure even bending. ,, The simplest method to make one of these is to drill 2 crossing holes through a piece of wood.
By cutting the wood at 90 degrees through the centers of the holes, you will end up with 2 pieces of wood with crossing grooves.
You could make the grooves by hand if you're confident in your abilities of cutting precise grooves.
A third option would be to use some sort of saw to make the grooves.
For example a bandsaw or table saw.
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