kinky tube

[randy41]

is there a way to make this round?

 

[johnrex62]

I am sure there is. I would find something with a circumference close to the inside diameter of the tube and a tapered end that will fit inside the crimped tube and pound it out. The closer the fit the better.

Looks like a trampoline ring, so precision is not of the utmost importance.

 

[randy41]

its the end of a high tunnel bow. 1 5/8" tubing.

 

[kenmac]

its the end of a high tunnel bow. 1 5/8" tubing.

Don't know what that is,but you could use a vise and crank down on it to get it started then do as stated above pound it out. It may not come out perfect. You should be able to get close

 

[TCJatko]

I hate it when my tube gets a kink!

 

[PILOON]

Force a steel round to open as much as possible and then firmly clamp the 'round' in your bench vice and pound the thing back as much as possible.
Next use a larger round, closest to the I.D. as possible, vice again, and back to tap tap 'til its back to original round.
Takes a bit of patience but it can be done.

Another option is to take it to a muffler shop as they have pipe stretchers as well as shrinkers. (they always shrink or stretch same size pipes to make slip joints).

 

[DT86]

I hate it when my tube gets a kink!

And here I thought we were talking about YouTube for perverts.

 

[MarkV]

I'll admit may ignorance on this subject. Can anyone tell me what a "high tunnel bow" is?

MarkV

 

[DT86]

I'm guessing he means a high tunnel green house. The bow being one of the ribs that support the plastic.

 

[dex3361]

This pipe expander is what I would use. Harbor Freight Tube Expander.

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

is there a way to make this round? View attachment 292492

You could use the end of a ballpien hammer and hit that with another till it is close to round.
Cut the tube off about 12" back and weld them back together with the good end on the end of the tube.?
You would have to redrill the holes.

 

[300UGUY]

I'd think that cutting off the bent part and welding in a new end would be better. Now that it is bent, that kinky tube will never be as strong as it was.

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

I'd think that cutting off the bent part and welding in a new end would be better. Now that it is bent, that kinky tube will never be as strong as it was.

That would be good also.
He would have to have tubing bent/rolled to match the same radius.
The original tube was "bent" to get that curved shape. As long as there are no visible stress cracks he could heat the original tube and form it back to the roundest shape possible.
If it will be sleved with another inner pipe I think it should have plenty of strength still as long as it is not
split or cracked.
Just think roll cage tubing is bent and shaped all the time.?
Ends are squeezed and welded to other pipes all the time.?
Just my opinion.

 

[randy41]

this end of the tubing fits into the ground post which is a 1 7/8" piece of tubing. the fastening point is the screw hole. i really just need to get it to fit into the other piece. i'll try to bend it back with something first. if i could drive my tractor over it at the proper angle (trying to make this relevant) that might do it.

 

[zzvyb6]

Stick a broom handle into it and lay it down on the edge of an anvil or cement block or curb or driveway and just hit it gently with a hammer. After a few blows, you will get the idea....

 

[Ed of all trades]

Put it on the horn of the anvil and hammer ir back to round, should be a quick job.

 

[tcreeley]

anvil and broom handle are both hood ideas. steel pipe inserted in and light taps would work too. Don't beat it with the hammer. You also could heat it with a torch until orange and tap it out gently on the anvil horn, or a pipe mounted in a vise. Heating it in a forge is great too. Let it cool a bit before you stick it in water. -keep it from getting brittle

 

[Mace Canute]

And here I thought we were talking about YouTube for perverts.

Me too! So disappointed!