Thursday, July 21, 2005

Bending Iron

My first real paying job was in a steel bending factory. I welded. Others bent. In Fargo. I liked it. Still do.

One key lesson I learned that has held me to this day it's if you want a 90 degree bend you have to go to 120. It;it will always try to spring back. If you only go to 90 you'll get 70 and it will be harder to get to 90. It's easier to come back a little than to stretch a little.

SO WHAT?

John Roberts. Not a full 120 degrees. But more than 90. I'm really glad we didn't settle for 70 and hope for a little more.

Souter?

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