tortron, do you like hammer banging much..? I bet you DO If metal screamed "OUCH" when hit; you would be in Heaven on Earth LOL

Your grinder gives me chills bro

I've gone to a local community college with Industrial Arts Classes (Weld 101 etc...) to use their big machines, like benders & power shears... Maybe there is some similar institution or shop in your area that will allow you access to their facilities..? A kind word & a few bucks to the class instructor or shop supervisor might get you in the door... They will need to know the exact details of what you need done & they might require it be them to do it, not you (insurance coverage)... I once got all the curb rash on a set of aluminum wheels machined off like new at a trade school near the Boeing Factory in Everett, WA... The instructor asked me to write a $20.00 check to the school and he was happy because he needed a project like mine to train his students... They needed two weeks to finish but did a great job on the wheels..!

You seen this site..? https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY...-Bender-Brake/

Mahalo for your entertaining posts & photos