![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00001%7E27.jpg)
The next step is to place each piece onto the turn table. These tie-downs use an 1-5/8" diameter curve to form the shape. I built the "ELMER-2" with a center pivot shaft of 1-3/16", which is what the steps use for the top hook. This way all that needs to be done to bend the tie-downs is drop this piece of pipe over the center shaft to create the 1-5/8" bend. I also have another special made bracket that allows a short bite onto the material.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00002%7E40.jpg)
The next step is to bend each piece around till they reach the "orange" paint line drawn on the turn-table. This line stops each piece at the 90 degree bend needed.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00003%7E12.jpg)
Here's all the pieces with the bend on the ends.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00004%7E4.jpg)
Now I slide each piece through until they line up with the orange painted curve on the turn-table. If you're careful to place each piece exactly at the same spot, all the bends match near perfect.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00005%7E2.jpg)
Each piece is bent completely around the center post till it touches itself.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00006%7E1.jpg)
This next step is for you drspiff :shock:
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00007%7E2.jpg)
Here's 8 sets ready for welding.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00008%7E1.jpg)
Each tie-down is squeezed tight together and welded. Then I have a template that clamps on each piece to pilot drill the spacing for the implement bolts. A heavy chamfer is added and the extra material cut off the end to get things exact.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00009%7E1.jpg)
These used to be the hardest product to bend, and after you were finished, you called it a day. Now with the "Elmer 2", these are fun
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Here's an under shot of the "Elmer 2" showing the blue hydraulic motor driving the big sprocket.
![Image](http://photos.cubfest.com/albums/userpics/10025/normal_DSC00003%7E27.jpg)
Thanks,
Rick