[VHFcontesting] Semi-rigid mini coax bending radius?

[k2kw-8 at adelphia.net]

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 at 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 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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