Image one This shows the curve transfured form the plans to salvaged wood for a template. I heated a three inch section of the tubing and gently bent it to meet the curve.The lines are in soap stone which wont disappear when heated with the torch, and are the allignment marks for the template.
Image two finished bend
Image three preparing to install the grade 8 bolt into the end of the pushrod that uses a rod end. I made a little jig to hold it in place durring welding, shown in one of the next entries.
