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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Topcat on December 12, 2014, 06:17:14 AM

Title: Bent Aluminum Chassis Top Plate- Normal?
Post by: Topcat on December 12, 2014, 06:17:14 AM

I'm finally getting around to assembling by Bottlehead Crack I bought in August. The top plate is bent and I'm not sure if this is a normal to receive them this way. I'm a little concerned about just bending it back for fear I might end up with a crease. I'm attaching a photo. Thoughts?

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Title: Re: Bent Aluminum Chassis Top Plate- Normal?
Post by: fullheadofnothing on December 12, 2014, 06:58:21 AM

The aluminum is very easy to bend, you just want to be gentle while doing it. Rest the convex side horizontally over your thigh. Put one hand on each end and with minimal force push down evenly with both hands. Check for straightness, then repeat until you are satisfied.

I bent and straightened a mis-cut plate to show that this works. Creasing the plate requires a lot of force. If you follow the method above, you will hurt yourself before you hurt the aluminum.