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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
FWIW I have been able to find that stuff locally at a place called Main Sheet Metal. It's been a long time since I ordered a piece cut but they always had it in stock, whatever size you want they charge by square foot plus number of cuts, plus I think a small charge to smooth the edges out so it isn't deadly. Maybe keep calling sheet metal or general metal working shops... |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
Filippo, Check McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/405/=akvjd0 Wider than you want but a sheet metal shop could shear it for you. You could probably even sell the extra here. |
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| Author: | efialtis [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
Go to McNichols.com and reference item 1820433026. It comes in 19" widths @ 30 gauge. |
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| Author: | Jody [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
or try a local sheet metal fabricator/shop |
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| Author: | muthrs [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
I use the Doolin style bender, but gave up on the perforated stainless. It works fine without, just don't wet the wood very much. Don't need to anyway. |
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| Author: | muthrs [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
I used perforated SS in the beginning, but didn't like it. It took too much of a set, esp. for a cutaway. I don't remember what gauge it was or where I got it, but it was the thinnest I could find. |
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| Author: | muthrs [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
I just went through my records. The stuff I had was 26 gauge (0.18") from McMaster. |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help with perforated stainless steel for bender |
What you building Filippo? The Doolin style bending jig? If so, just so you know, I don't use perferated plate or SS, I'm just using spring steel and have no issues. I know we often give information without being asked for it, so I'm just staying the coarse  So, care to share what you're building.... 
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