[Shop-talk] Bending stuff

[Wayne]

Mark J Bradakis wrote:
> One of the projects at work today was installing a new fuel cell
> in a Lotus Elite.  Neat car.  One of the securing straps involved
> making several bends in a 3 foot length of 1/8 thick steel, 3 inches
> wide.  It involved clamping in vices that couldn't handle the full

That sounds like a helluva lotta mass to be adding to the likes of a 
Lotus!  50lbs or so?  How about investing in materials instead of 
tooling?  Carbon fiber or kevlar straps?  Or even that steel banding 
tape they use for shipping?  Or is there a rule book we have to follow here?
   -Wayne