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[woodbowl]

[nas]

That a wire bending jig.  To bend wire into whatever shape.

Nick

[JV]

Yep, for the crafty crowd.

[isawlogs]

I kinda use my pliers for that , that must do a pretty nice job ... Knowing how things go , I would get one and every time I needed it it would be for sure not where I look .  :

[Radar67]

You can bend flat iron with it too, for decorative scroll work on doors, windows, tables, and such.

[woodbowl]

I've been wondering what this thing was for several years now. It came in a box of stuff that also had copper water pipe fittings, soilder and other plumbing fixtures, It's about 4" to 5" long and made out of aluminum. I tried bending piano wire with it, but things wouldn't stay put. Like Marcel said, a pair of pliers work good.

So, how exactly is it commonly used?

[Chuck White]

First thing to do is fasten it down on a bench that is heavy, so it won't move!   ;)

[fishpharmer]

It looks like a Baker "bullet" band blade guide?

[nas]

From the Lee Valley website

Anyone who has tried to shape wire with pliers will appreciate the usefulness of this jig.

With the wire bending jig held in a vise (or mounted), you can bend mild steel wire up to 3/16" or 5mm diameter to any shape.

Perfect for making custom tool holders or pegboard hooks from coat-hanger wire.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?p=32012&cat=4,104,53212&ap=6

Nick

[fishpharmer]

Bravo, Nas gets the prize.

What's the prize?