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Originally Posted by rcooled
If you're intending to start with a piece of 90° aluminum angle, you may need to make relief cuts in one leg, or both, depending on how the bends will be made, if you don't have the proper tools for bending metals.
Also, 6061-T6 aluminum is not really suitable for bending at any more than a slight angle. It'll crack on the outside of the bend radius if bent 90°. Alloy 5051-H32 is more suitable for forming.
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Yeah I am thinking maybe 5051/5052 might be a better choice . I will transfer my cardboard template onto a piece of plywood. Then build it up to make my bending form . This is a one time deal so home build it is .