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→General Procedure
* Handle - The thing you grab to gain mechanical advantage and exert force on the material.
* Handle - The thing you grab to gain mechanical advantage and exert force on the material.
* Forming nose - The contact point between the handle and the material.
* Forming nose - The contact point between the handle and the material.
* Trigger - The lever- esc thing on top of the handle responsible for bracing the forming nose against bending in a particular direction. The lever should always point in the direction that the handle is being pulled.
* Trigger - The lever- esc thing on top of the handle responsible for bracing the forming nose against bending in a particular direction. The trigger should always point in the direction that the handle is being pulled.
* Adjusting Bolt - NOT a technical term, used instead of "SCREW-HHCS 1/2-20X2". For the purposes of explaining how to use the hand bender, the adjusting bolt refers to the bolt that you loosen to adjust the distance between the forming nose is to the radius pin. See #27 on the figure on page 4 of the [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/0/04/Di-Acro_Hand_Bender.pdf User Manual]
* Adjusting Bolt - NOT a technical term, used instead of "SCREW-HHCS 1/2-20X2". For the purposes of explaining how to use the hand bender, the adjusting bolt refers to the bolt that you loosen to adjust the distance between the forming nose is to the radius pin. See #27 on the figure on page 4 of the [https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/w/images/0/04/Di-Acro_Hand_Bender.pdf User Manual]
[[:File:Di-Acro Hand Bender.pdf|User Manual]]
[[:File:Di-Acro Hand Bender.pdf|User Manual]]
7) 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) 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.
8) 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) Ensure that the trigger is pointed in the correct direction (the direction you will pull the handle).
9) 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. The rod will spring back so a slight over-bend is necessary. You should have a p shape with a gap. *
10) Bend the rod until the center mark on the rod barely touches the radius pin. *
10) Repeat step 5 for the opposite end with the p shape facing the forming nose.
11) 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) Bend the rod until the center mark on the rod barely touches the radius pin. *
12) Reset the space.
12) 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.
<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.
13) Reset the space.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If the rod slips loose during the bending process tighten the locking pin and adjust 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.