I want to make a fork strap for a pulley - like the 4" u-shaped item in pic.
Anyone know which thickness would be best for strength/bendable?
build a universal bender. Since it's bar stock you don't really need any dies. an probably go up to 1/8th inch if you heat it up and aren't a manlet
>>1241846
>build a universal bender
I wish. I use a vice and hollow breaker bars.
Which thickness do you think is in pic, and where do you buy your bar stock?
>>1241851
gonna be touch to make it look pretty, but you can do anything with a breaker bar and a hammer.
I don't know how big that thing is, so it's impossible to tell.
Search for a metal/steel distributor in your area. Call them and ask if they have a scrap pile they sell from. Place near me charges 60 cents a pound of off cuts and scrap. buy a few test pieces and figure out what works.