Edge Bender Option

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dbtahoe
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Edge Bender Option

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If you're looking for an inexpensive pre-made solution for bending edges...

It comes with a 4", 3" 2" and 1" die which can be swapped out to give a lot of options. I haven't built a pair of skis using it yet but the test edge I bent today looks good. It can be found at Northern Tool (Jumbo Rod Bender). Northern also sells on Ebay. Check out the photos below.

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Post by knightsofnii »

can you post this thing in action?
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Post by snap-the-weasel »

Looks useful! Definitely try to post some pics of it in action!

And thanks for the tip.
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Post by Skierguy »

Looks like it should work great. Does it twist the edges as it bends them?
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I'm at the end of ski racing season so I haven't had much time to play with it, but the few short test pieces I tried, did twist a bit. While it's pretty easy to take the twist out, I'm thinking I can mod it a little once I figure out the exact cause; either by bolting down the main die or holding it flat at the feed pin.
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