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I was thinking of a variation of this method where I could tack weld two eye shaped anchors to each end and draw them together with a turnbuckle.
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GWhiz, was no doubt more on track sinching it fully... I would then suggest small winch cable but, If nylon straps fray it won't poke or cut the crap out of ya like a cable, cable is as likely to fray a nylon strap... So now that I slit my own wrist here, I'll go stand in the corner and bleed ![]() ![]()
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I cut another piece from the center. This time I prevented the cut end from getting pinched. I was able to pull it free by holding on to two locking pliers. I suppose ten years from now I may not have the strength or stamina to do this as it was not easy.
I also cut off a 24" piece on the vertical saw. This too was not easy. This was made difficult by the curve of the sheet. The sheet required constant support from underneath to keep the cutting zone close to the table surface. I was whooped after fifty inches. After cutting I tack welded the now 24" wide piece back on to the roll and rolled over it backwards. I did this in an attempt to straighten the sheet but it fell a bit short. It was a great improvement but it still slightly curved, I think it will be enough for this job.
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I will in the future proceed with a slight variation. I plan next time to tack weld a strap to the ends of the cut out piece. This will keep the piece from flinging out uncontrollably as it leaves the roll. I will then take it outdoors and cut the strap. Another option is to take the entire roll outside and simply pull the sheets out with my truck or tractor. I would consider this only if I had several pieces to remove, not one or two.
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This roll will nearly pay for itself on the first project I use it for. My hope is that this thread will prompt others to take advantage of a resource like this. I say steel like this should be repurposed not recycled. Shame on us for doing so.
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Just out of curiosity how much do the sheets spring out when released?
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I called back to hold me a bundle they sold both and it sold within 3 hours of me leaving and not taking the bundle I wanted cause I was trying to share the deal... but it will come around again eventually one good deal or another...
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I never measured the radius of the newly released pieces but I would guess them to be around 2-3 feet. The pieces shown below have been processed by muscle, there was a significant increase of the radius after doing so. I placed a tape scale on top of them and estimate the radius to be 4.5 feet.
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So that tells me there was bound to be some excitement if the bands were cut. I'm just as much of a scavenger as the next guy but I'm not sure I would want to deal with straightening the pieces out.
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I plan to detail some of the things one would want or need if they decide to tackle something like this. A way to flatten the pieces is one of those things I am currently needing. I found a video of a slip roll that was made by a Russian man. It was crudely made from scrap pieces of fairly lightweight steel. He was using it quite successfully to curve pieces very much like the ones I have. I have a slip roll project planned that is based off his design.
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