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bending PE part #TP3 & 4
SFModeller
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Posted: Friday, February 05, 2016 - 01:55 AM UTC
Hi Everyone. I am working on the Takom Leopard C2 Mexas and wonder how to bend the PE parts number TP3 and 4 since the edges are so small and tiny.I have the SMS003 bending tool from Small Shop but it does not seem to hold. When i tried to bend the edge, the PE part keep being pushed further in. Thanks in advance.

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Thanh.
mshackleton
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Posted: Friday, February 05, 2016 - 02:18 AM UTC
Use a metal ruler on a flat hard surface. Ruler over the main part, hold down firmly with finger and bend the edges with the straight edge of a sharp blade.
gastec
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Posted: Friday, February 05, 2016 - 02:54 AM UTC
Try gently annealing the part first too. This will make it easier to bend along the groove.

Gary
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