DIY flex metal echain

[mlaws1172]

If you have more time than money, here is a way to make your own wire carrier.

It doesnt require any welding and you can print out - stick to metal and use for template to cut

The bending directions are on the pages

mike

[FandZ]

Very cool indeed, thank you for posting.

[CarveOne]

Thanks!

Looks like this could also be made from aluminum sheet on a CNC router as well.

What does "HEM" refer to?

CarveOne

[randyf1965]

I would assume it refers to the folded edge... like the hem on a pair of pants. Rounds off the sharp cut edge

[Weldtutor]

Originally Posted by mlaws1172 If you have more time than money, here is a way to make your own wire carrier.

Nice design Mike!

[mlaws1172]

Yes, just like a pair of pants, it rounds out the edges and it is what locks it togethor.

If there is interest i will post the cad files in dfx and takes some pictures of how it goes togethor.

It could use a little more tweaking but I dont have time right now.

Aluminum would be a great materal to use. I used 26 ga. galv. sheetmetal.
The rods are 8-32 althread cut to lenght and the spacers 1/8" plastic tubing.

Nice to hear from you Bruce.

Mike

[Bubba]

Mike,
Sure would appreciate the additional information at your convince:})

Thanks in Advance.

[CarveOne]

Originally Posted by mlaws1172 Yes, just like a pair of pants, it rounds out the edges and it is what locks it togethor. If there is interest i will post the cad files in dfx and takes some pictures of how it goes togethor. It could use a little more tweaking but I dont have time right now. Aluminum would be a great materal to use. I used 26 ga. galv. sheetmetal. The rods are 8-32 althread cut to lenght and the spacers 1/8" plastic tubing. Nice to hear from you Bruce. Mike

Yes, the DXF files would be very welcome indeed. I would think that sheet ABS plastic could be formed well enough if a little heat is used at the bend lines. Designing this for sheet stock allows many different materials to be tried.

Thanks again,
CarveOne

[mlaws1172]

Here is the DFX drawings - I have modified the top and bottom to make them easier to bend

Mike

[Bubba]

Thank YOU!

[CarveOne]

Thanks very much for your efforts Mike. I will make use of this.

CarveOne

[Alexthehun]

Thanks Mike

Just what I was looking for!