Crazy Horse
Well-known Member
I'm sure this has been asked before but here goes. I have a drawbar here from a 101 Massey that has a bend in it about 14 inches from the towing end. Not really too bad, only about ten degrees or so but I want to straighten it. It's probably mild steel or whatever they used back then, it's 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide, typical drawbar size.
Should a guy straighten it using heat first or try doing it cold? I'm wondering if heat first might weaken the steel? And if heat first is the answer, any suggestions on how much to apply and for what distance to heat on both sides of the bend?
Should a guy straighten it using heat first or try doing it cold? I'm wondering if heat first might weaken the steel? And if heat first is the answer, any suggestions on how much to apply and for what distance to heat on both sides of the bend?