[Fourlanders] Mast Clamps, etc.

[Bob Lear]

Well, I just couldn't find a good deal on having the mast clamps bent 
for us and couldn't justify buying the expensive press brake so I said, 
why not make one just for the job?

So I designed a small bending brake for the hydraulic press, cut and 
welded it up on Sunday afternoon and it works like a charm.  Bends the 
1/4" x 2" straps so easily.  I also purchased some 3/16" x 2" material 
to try out also.  It bends easier and I think it will be sufficient for 
the job at hand.  Anyway, I can much more easily make them now in either 
thickness.

What I need from all of you is an idea of how many more "A" frames for 
trailers and such that I will need to get material for and build.  It 
will take 4 clamps each for a mast.

I think that Tom K4TJD and Scott NN4W each want a complete "A" frame 
assembly for a trailer.  How many others are lurking out there.

Let me know so I can go down to the steel yard at Silver City and pick 
up all the material at one whack.  It's a little better price to get all 
the material in full 20' lengths and I will figure out what all is 
needed when you reply with your wants.

Thanks, Bob