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Post by john2308 on Aug 11, 2011 23:02:36 GMT -6
Hi Gang, I've never worked with photo-etched parts before but there is a first time for everything. Question: What do you use to bend them  and how do you go about it ?  I don't realy want to screw them up trying to learn on my own, if ya know what I mean. Any help would be good and thanks ahead of time. John |
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Post by ruffnut on Aug 12, 2011 5:53:35 GMT -6
Hi John
I am sure there is one hundred and one different ways to do this, but heres mine, if it is a slight curve you need just gently bend it over a exacto handle.
If it is a bend you want I use a razor blade and a #11 blade in a exacto handle, put the etch on your bench and slide the razor blade underneath the etch, try to get the sharp edge close to where the bend is needed, now place the knife blade on the etched relief on the top surface of the etch where you need to bend and just push up slowly on the razor blade to make the bend, it works a bit like a sheet metal bender.
If there is no bend relief etched into the part I am not sure if my idea will work, maybe someone else will be able to help.
Mal
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and how do you go about it ? 
I don't realy want to screw them up trying to learn on my own, if ya know what I mean. Any help would be good and thanks ahead of time. John