[VHFcontesting] Semi-rigid mini coax bending radius?

[N6FD]

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 at 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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