bending flat iron

[hazard-maine]

so i have a flat iron bar that im looking into cutting up and make light tabs out of, what is the best way to do 90degree bend on flat iron bar without alot of tools?

 

[Captured Time]

if you have a vice then your good.. heat the flat iron till its red hot then bang it with a hammer then your good

 

[hazard-maine]

ill have to try that tomorow

 

[Captured Time]

just tap it tho dont hit it hard or you may snap it

 

[hazard-maine]

its think enought that i dont think ill snap it

 

[Redneck_ranger]

its think enought that i dont think ill snap it

Don't get too cocky man. I tried something like this to bend something a few years ago and ended up breaking 1/4" steel. lol

 

[hazard-maine]

this is a little thicker then 1/4 and i have 3 ft of it