Operation Manual
YP-38
Model YP-38
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it to the
#3
mark (as in
C
)
,
and make a
90
˚
bend.
7. Turn the stock end-for-end. Insert it to
the #4 mark (as in
D
), and make a 90
˚
bend.
8. Grind and sand all sharp corners.
Example: Bending Tube
Clamps
Single-Tube Clamp
To make a 1-in. I.D. tube clamp (for
clamping 1-in. O.D. tubing), using a
4
1
⁄
2
-in length of
3
⁄
16
-in. x 1-in. hot-rolled
flat stock:
STOCK REQUIRED (for this example)
One
4
1
⁄
2
-in. length of
3
⁄
16
-in x 1-in.
hot-rolled flat stock
1. With a long hinge pin, attach the
handle and ring loops at their center-pin
holes. Install a 1-in. die on the center pin.
With the short hinge pin, install a 1
1
⁄
2
-in.
die in the handle (#2 hole).
2. With a long hinge pin, install the stop
block (oriented as in
A
).
3. Insert the flat stock into the Bender so
that it extends
1
1
⁄
2
-in. beyond the
NOTE:
To make other sizes of clamps,
experiment to find the appropriate die
sizes and stop block orientation.
TYPICAL TUBE CLAMPS
Single-Tube
Clamp
Double-Tube
Clamp
A
#4
Orientation
1-1/2” Die
1” Die
D
C
