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See the diagram on page 4 of the [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/0/04/Di-Acro_Hand_Bender.pdf User Manual] for complete terminology and visual reference.
See the diagram on page 4 of the [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/0/04/Di-Acro_Hand_Bender.pdf User Manual] for complete terminology and visual reference.
* Radius pin - The dye that the stock is formed around measured by its radius.
* Radius pin - The dye that the stock is formed around. Sized by radius.
** The following sizes are available in the maker-hub: 1/8", 3/16", 1/2", 11/16", 1", 1 3/4".
** The following sizes are available in the maker-hub: 1/8", 3/16", 1/2", 11/16", 1", 1 3/4".
* Locking pin - A cam pin used to lock the material against the radius pin. Depending on the application, using a holding pin instead of a locking pin may be easier.
* Locking pin - A cam pin used to lock the material against the radius pin. Depending on the application, using a holding pin instead of a locking pin may be easier.
4) Insert the 1/2" R radius pin into the center hole and place the locking pin in the 2nd closest hole.
4) Insert the 1/2" R radius pin into the center hole and place the locking pin in the 2nd closest hole.
5) Insert the 6" rod between the radius pin and the die and tighten the cam such that the 1/8" mark is tangent to the die. It is a tight fit so rocking the radius pin back and forth may be necessary to adjust properly.
5) Insert the 6" rod between the radius and locking pins. Tighten the cam such that the 1/8" mark is tangent to the radius pin. It is a tight fit so rocking the locking pin back and forth may be necessary to adjust properly.
6) As needed, use the 3/4" wrench adjust the adjusting bolt such that the locking pin does not interfere with the path of the forming nose. The middle position should work.
6) As needed, use the 3/4" wrench adjust the adjusting bolt such that the locking pin does not interfere with the path of the forming nose. The middle position should work.
7) Bend the rod until the center mark on the rod barely touches the radius pin. The rod will spring back so a slight over-bend is necessary.
7) Bend the rod until the center mark on the rod barely touches the radius pin. The rod will spring back so a slight over-bend is necessary. You should have a p shape with a gap. *
8) Repeat step 5 for the opposite end with the p shape facing the forming nose.
9) Bend the rod until the center mark on the rod barely touches the radius pin. *
10) Since the forming nose is applying a force to the nice p you had, it will be slightly deformed. To Fix this, simply put the deformed side around the radius pin and re-bend it until you are satisfied with the shape.
11) Reset the space.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>If the rod slips loose during the bending process try tightening the locking pin and adjusting the location slightly. If the issue persists try clamping the center of the rod between the radius and locking pins and bending about this point.
==Safety==
==Safety==
*Keep all hands and fingers out of any pinch points.
*Keep all hands and fingers out of any pinch points.