Shank bender

[Norman Barrett]

Hi Clyde,
Here is one more opinion on how to use your shank bender. I do agree with
both answers given. You do need a device to control to temperature of the
bender and it does need to be hot enough to heat the wood enough to be
bendable. it does not take long to learn to feel just when the shank is
ready to bend but just use patience. Hold the shank bender on the shank with
just enough pressure to feel when the shank is starting to bend, set it
where you want it, and then let go. Without a dimmer control, it will scorch
the shank quickly and too much pressure too soon will break the shank. I
hope this helps.
Norm Barrett
Memphis, TN

Clyde Hollinger wrote:

> Friends:
>
> After reading recently somewhere how pleased a technician was with the
> electric hammer shank bending pliers, I bought one.  It arrived from
> Schaff without directions and perhaps none are needed, but I try to make
> sure I know what I am doing before trying something for the first time.