A bend too far!

[wristpin]

Probably about 45 years ago I bought a small bar and rod bending tool which I believe was made in the Czech republic or Poland and was a "readers offer" in a motoring magazine. Its been fine for small jobs - that is until I got heavy handed and broke it.
Two questions - first I saw the same thing being offered on line a year or so ago and now cant find it again - any one seen one? Second, may try getting someone to weld it but not sure what it's made of - could it be a cast aluminium alloy - it does not spark at all on the grinder.

 

[Richard.]

Possibly repairable.
Would need a good V out and clean up and a number of passes to fill it up.
Heat needs to be observed and watch for distortion or it won't work properly again.

 

[cumbriasteve]

I think I would be looking at a three way repair.

Pin it before welding then a plate of at least 3mm thick over the top to bridge the repair, either riveted or welded in place, it looks like there is enough clearance to allow that.

 

[magnet]

http://www.groz-tools.com/index.cfm?sd=Product&ProductID=223 There you go i have the self same bender acquired in the selfsame manner great little things if you dont get over zealous

 

[Seadog]

could it be a cast aluminium alloy

It definitely looks like aluminium.

 

[gaz1]

i have this type and i know theres been a few made on this site

http://www.harborfreight.com/compact-bender-38470.html

and you maybe be able to use your dies in it as well

theres is also a smaller version as well

 

[wristpin]

http://www.groz-tools.com/index.cfm?sd=Product&ProductID=223 There you go i have the self same bender acquired in the selfsame manner great little things if you dont get over zealous

Thanks for that. I've emailed India to see whether they have a U.K. Distributor. As you say, great for what it was intended for!