Sonex Reforming Aluminum Extrusions - Manual (Page 2)

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Builder's Guide
Increasing the Bend Angle (More than 90 O )
To open an extrusion the best method for the typical builder
is to clamp one leg of the extrusion in the padded jaws of a
vise and use a large adjustable wrench to progressively pry the
unclamped leg to the proper angle.
To avoid marring the extrusion's surface the jaws of the
wrench should be padded and the free leg should be bent a
little at a time, working back and forth across the length of the
extrusion.
This extrusion's angle is being increased by prying up the free
leg with a large adjustable wrench. Pad the wrench's jaws to
reduce marring the extrusion.
Finishing Up
Check each reformed extrusion in several places to make sure
it is uniformly bent.
Remove any scratches caused by the vise or tools while re-
forming the extrusion.
Reforming Aluminum Extrusions