Hi,
I'm working on a small project where I would need an S-hook twisted 90° in the middle... therefore, I thought of buying IKEA's cheap "Grundtal", as they fit in size, and heating them up to then twist them.
But before I start, I'm asking... will it work? Anyone who knows about metalworking, as I have no idea what I'm doing.
I was thinking of putting them in the oven for a while at about 250 degrees and then trying to twist them in a vise. The metal is thin, so I thought it shouldn't be too difficult. But I have no idea... is 250 degrees enough for example?
The alternative is to buy the right hook from the start. The problem then is finding it. I haven't done that. Does anyone have any tips?
I'm working on a small project where I would need an S-hook twisted 90° in the middle... therefore, I thought of buying IKEA's cheap "Grundtal", as they fit in size, and heating them up to then twist them.
But before I start, I'm asking... will it work? Anyone who knows about metalworking, as I have no idea what I'm doing.
I was thinking of putting them in the oven for a while at about 250 degrees and then trying to twist them in a vise. The metal is thin, so I thought it shouldn't be too difficult. But I have no idea... is 250 degrees enough for example?
The alternative is to buy the right hook from the start. The problem then is finding it. I haven't done that. Does anyone have any tips?
Do you even need to heat it? Otherwise, I found this with a quick Google search: https://www.fruugo.se/5-mm-vriden-s...zm1ESIgH5pEfBMUkzh8cxs3DdwAS0ZjxoC1mIQAvD_BwE
I'm asking the same thing, do you even need to heat them up?
Try securing a nut in a vise and then twist it around with a larger adjustable pliers. If it's important for all the hooks to be the same, maybe a small jig and a twisting tool of the appropriate kind would be good. I'm thinking of a piece of flat iron that you cut a small groove in with the angle grinder, just the right size for the hook.
Try securing a nut in a vise and then twist it around with a larger adjustable pliers. If it's important for all the hooks to be the same, maybe a small jig and a twisting tool of the appropriate kind would be good. I'm thinking of a piece of flat iron that you cut a small groove in with the angle grinder, just the right size for the hook.
Fantastic answer, I actually hadn't even thought about not needing to heat them.
My thought with heating was that I might break them otherwise, but maybe I won't...?
There are 30 hooks, and yes, I want them to be pretty similar, so a jig is a good idea. I have to try without heating, they don't cost many kronor so I can fail a few times
My thought with heating was that I might break them otherwise, but maybe I won't...?
There are 30 hooks, and yes, I want them to be pretty similar, so a jig is a good idea. I have to try without heating, they don't cost many kronor so I can fail a few times
Thanks, but I need at least 20mm inner diameter in one direction of the hook. There was, however, a larger hook on the same page but the opening needs to be the same size... that's why grundtal fits so wellD Dublin said:
I have bent plenty of Grundtal S-hooks for various purposes. For example, I use them as hooks for the gutters so that tomato plants can climb along a string. I bend one end to create a closed loop to tie the string in, and the untouched end hooks onto the front of the gutter.
However, I have never twisted it, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. The material is not hardened so it becomes brittle.
However, I have never twisted it, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. The material is not hardened so it becomes brittle.