The stuff I'm looking at is probably 1/8" stuff with SMA connectors.
Fleamarket or Ebay, so it may not be obvious who the mfg is. I don't think the
bends I need to do are "that" tight (right angle, but I have a bit of leeway,
so I will take a look at various mfg's websites to see if there's a general
minimum bending radius and then use a form of some sort.
Thanks for everyone's comments.
Kenny K2KW
---- N6FD <n6fd@mchsi.com> wrote:
> Kenny,
>
> For wide radius bends, you can hand form it. I'm not sure what the
> minimum bend radius for your particular coax is; depends on the diameter
> and the manufacturer. You really want to use some kind of a form for
> small radius bends to prevent kinking. A drill bit or tube of the right
> diameter can be used. The coax manufacturers also usually sell a
> bending tool.
>
> Erich
> N6FD
>
> k2kw-8@adelphia.net wrote:
> > To bend microwave semi-rigid mini aluminum coax, do I need a special tool
> > or can I hand bend it? And is there a minimum bending radius?
> >
> > Many thanks, Kenny K2KW
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