pa38112
Well Known Member
I have an old FP metal prop that I want to strip down and polish to hang on my wall. The tips are bent from a ground-strike.
Any suggestions on the best way to straighten these? I have had problems straightening aluminum in the past. If I heat it I often melt a spot before I get the piece red (and this might leave a discoloration that I can't polish out). If I don't heat sometimes it cracks. Looking for some experienced help.
I am going to cut the very tips off to remove some deep gouges, but I didn't want to cut a lot off each end.
Thanks in advance - the knowledge base here is amazing!
Any suggestions on the best way to straighten these? I have had problems straightening aluminum in the past. If I heat it I often melt a spot before I get the piece red (and this might leave a discoloration that I can't polish out). If I don't heat sometimes it cracks. Looking for some experienced help.
I am going to cut the very tips off to remove some deep gouges, but I didn't want to cut a lot off each end.
Thanks in advance - the knowledge base here is amazing!