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Martyfeehan
10-14-2022, 11:59 AM
I'm ready to build the boot cowl and other fire wall forward sheet metal for my Wag Aero 2+2/PA14 build. I don't have a slip roll so I'm looking for available options on how to do the curved bends. I've heard about using a plastic pipe; any references or videos on how that do that kind of bending?
Thanks,
Marty

Bill Berson
10-14-2022, 06:37 PM
Usually just wrap it around the boot cowl without preforming.

DonN
10-16-2022, 01:20 PM
I bend it across my thigh/knee - gets it close enough.

melann
10-19-2022, 07:22 AM
A small automobile tire often works well.

planecrazzzy
11-24-2022, 03:21 AM
English Wheel with a "Upper" rubber wheel works good.
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Airmutt
11-24-2022, 09:39 PM
That’s gonna be one good looking Tailwind.