[TowerTalk] Redressing / straightening aluminium elements.

[Robert Thain]

Hello,
 
I've just checked the archives and was surprised not to find any info on this topic (Its happened to us all, right ?) .....
 
I have acquired a Hygain beam, which took a tumble (that is why I have it). Quite a few of the elements are bent,
mainly the tips where they join the next section.
 
What is a good way to redress them. 
 
I do not think 'just bending them back in the other direction' is a possible solution.  Because I am sure they would not bend in the correct place and it could also snap them due repeated bending in the same place.
 
Would heating them, help (to make the metal softer ?)
 
Your comments are most welcome.
 
Thanks
 
Robert g0hgw(at)yahoo.com  (at) = @


		
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