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Old 03-29-2008, 05:31 AM   #26
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Re: Winch Bumper for my 72

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Originally Posted by special-K View Post
I think I misunderstood the mandrel bend question now that I read it again.What makes a mandrel bend a mandrel bend is that it doesn`t kink,wrinkle,or crush down like all other forms of bends.It maintains a constant dimension through the bend.
But seriously,a mandrel "is" a big baboon-like ape that prolly could bent a pipe.
Heh, that's hilarious... a baboon!

A mandrel is a lead roller (in this instance) that prevents deformation of the material you're bending.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandrel
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