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How to make a line bending machine

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A line bender is a useful addition to any workshop where acrylic is being used to fabricate components. Line bending machines are not cheap but in this tutorial we are going to make a DIY line bender. To make the line bender you will need some suitable sheet material such as ½ inch thick plywood or similar.You will need the following to complete this project

1. Nichrome wire (26g)

2. 12mm * 12mm Aluminium channel 600mm in length

3. Two suitable hinges

4. Various screws

5. ½ inch plywood cut into three pieces. 1@ 800mm*300mm 2@600mm*150mm

6. Bench power supply unit with minimum output of 30v 5 amps

7. A suitable expansion spring

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Acrylic videos DIY Project videos
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Line bender, line bending machine
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