Rebending an F valve lever
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ttf_wgwbassbone
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Rebending an F valve lever
I have an F lever made of aluminum that was bent too far out for my thumb to comfortably reach the wooden thumb paddle. Any chance I can remove the wooden piece from the lever, heat it up, straighten it out, and re-bend in a different spot?? What can possibly go wrong?
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ttf_bonearzt
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Rebending an F valve lever
The aluminum will probably snap, even with heat. Unfortunately...
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
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ttf_wgwbassbone
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Rebending an F valve lever
Quote from: bonearzt on Nov 29, 2017, 10:06AMThe aluminum will probably snap, even with heat. Unfortunately...
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
And SNAP it did! But because it was so long to begin with I was able to use what was left and re-bend to the proper length. But YES a new lever will be in my future.
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
And SNAP it did! But because it was so long to begin with I was able to use what was left and re-bend to the proper length. But YES a new lever will be in my future.
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ttf_wgwbassbone
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Rebending an F valve lever
Quote from: bonearzt on Nov 29, 2017, 10:06AMThe aluminum will probably snap, even with heat. Unfortunately...
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
And SNAP it did! But because it was so long to begin with I was able to use what was left and re-bend to the proper length. But YES a new lever will be in my future.
Maybe get another one made from nickel or steel rod?
Eric
And SNAP it did! But because it was so long to begin with I was able to use what was left and re-bend to the proper length. But YES a new lever will be in my future.