Not to start a new thread on canopy bending, because I have read through a lot of the posts regarding canopy frame persuation, but I have a more detailed question I have not found mentioned.
I just finished the roll bar install (some bending required). After mounting the canopy frame, my front and rear bows appear shaped OK (so far), but the side (square) tubes need additional curvature added (especially in the aft 1/3 of each) to match the fuselage.
My question is; what methods have others used successfully to make slight bends in this tube? I have this sneaking suspicion that because it is square it will have more of a tendency to buckle or crack than round tubes. Also, unlike reshaping the bows, where they can be pushed or pulled from the ends, it seems that the sides need to be bent individually.
I just finished the roll bar install (some bending required). After mounting the canopy frame, my front and rear bows appear shaped OK (so far), but the side (square) tubes need additional curvature added (especially in the aft 1/3 of each) to match the fuselage.
My question is; what methods have others used successfully to make slight bends in this tube? I have this sneaking suspicion that because it is square it will have more of a tendency to buckle or crack than round tubes. Also, unlike reshaping the bows, where they can be pushed or pulled from the ends, it seems that the sides need to be bent individually.