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I don't get it nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh - what's causing that scuffing? Minor movement during the alignment process? (Or do you really have to crank down on that alignment bolt?)

Seems like a redesign is in order (and a good polishing of the jig)...

The edge of the upright piece. I have to bop the tube into place. They are not bent exactly. I'll get a pic in a few and you'll see.

I want to replace that one piece with a slightly taller piece that has a raduis milled onto it. That would cut down or eliminate the scuffing. For now, I've got a bit of a radius on the edge now, but, it really could use a more gentle, consistent radius to ease the tubes into place.

But other than that, I'm really liking the setup. I've got a pretty good work flow going

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Agree--the concept is good, but it needs a better (refined) design. Certainly a radius would help immensely, as would a good polish to minimize abrasion.

A good jig is worth its weight in gold...

Here's what I mean. I have to "finish" the bends to get the ends to meet.

Oh...wow...that's a mile alway. No wonder you get the abrasion trying to get it aligned.

Why is it so far off? (Feeling like you need a jig to ensure the initial bends are spot on...)