reamer Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Made a two-roll former and it actually works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 That's cool! You can do the whole length in one go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 That's cool! You can do the whole length in one go? That is the plan, the 2-roll former is 7 foot long. The tailgate is @53" and the bed length is 6.5'. they both share the same radius...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 That is the plan, the 2-roll former is 7 foot long. The tailgate is @53" and the bed length is 6.5'. they both share the same radius...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 That is the plan, the 2-roll former is 7 foot long. The tailgate is @53" and the bed length is 6.5'. they both share the same radius...... That's awesome, I can't wait to see the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 That's awesome, I can't wait to see the results! First shot at diamond plate. I consider this one a fail, but great amount of data gathered... Too much deflection in the rollers, not a smooth bend in the center, very nice on the edges.....will reinforce them and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 First shot at diamond plate. I consider this one a fail, but great amount of data gathered... Too much deflection in the rollers, not a smooth bend in the center, very nice on the edges.....will reinforce them and try again. I will take your word for the deflection as I can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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