bent beams with cast beams?

[prerunin554]

to "bend" them you "bend" them. if you make a pie cut that would be called a "cut and turn".

no you only cut and turn 4x4 beams other wise you pie cut it

you can bend cast beams. and when i say bend, this is the definition i am using:

bend
1   /bɛnd/ Show Spelled [bend] Show IPA verb,bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.
to force (an object, esp. a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
2.
to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one's energies to the task.
3.
to cause to submit or yield: to bend someone to one's will.
4.
to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances: to bend the rules.
5.
to incline mentally (usually fol. by to or toward): bending his thoughts back toward his childhood.
6.
to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting.
7.
Nautical. to fasten.
8.
Archaic. to strain or brace tensely (often fol. by up).
–verb (used without object)
9.
to become curved, crooked, or bent: a bow that bends easily.
10.
to assume a bent posture; stoop (often fol. by over): to bend as one walks; to bend over and pick up something.
11.
to turn or incline in a particular direction; be directed: The road bent toward the south.
12.
to yield or submit; give in.
13.
to bow in submission or reverence: bending to one's monarch.
14.
to direct one's energies: We bent to our work as the bell sounded.
–noun
15.
the act of bending.
16.
something that bends; curve; crook: a bend in the road; a bend in the curtain rod.

there is absolutely no cutting involved.

 

[freeride]

you can bend cast beams. and when i say bend, this is the definition i am using:

bend
1   /bɛnd/ Show Spelled [bend] Show IPA verb,bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.
to force (an object, esp. a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
2.
to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one's energies to the task.
3.
to cause to submit or yield: to bend someone to one's will.
4.
to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances: to bend the rules.
5.
to incline mentally (usually fol. by to or toward): bending his thoughts back toward his childhood.
6.
to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting.
7.
Nautical. to fasten.
8.
Archaic. to strain or brace tensely (often fol. by up).
–verb (used without object)
9.
to become curved, crooked, or bent: a bow that bends easily.
10.
to assume a bent posture; stoop (often fol. by over): to bend as one walks; to bend over and pick up something.
11.
to turn or incline in a particular direction; be directed: The road bent toward the south.
12.
to yield or submit; give in.
13.
to bow in submission or reverence: bending to one's monarch.
14.
to direct one's energies: We bent to our work as the bell sounded.
–noun
15.
the act of bending.
16.
something that bends; curve; crook: a bend in the road; a bend in the curtain rod.

there is absolutely no cutting involved.

what? no pie cut? you must be talking about the lead beams

 

[cbsremix]

Forged beams come off I think 83-87... your better off taking a trip down to the junk yard look right on the beam it will tell you cast beams say right on them " do not cut or heat" A set of beams are only like 90 bucks. good luck

 

[dave@threat]

no you only cut and turn 4x4 beams other wise you pie cut it

This is a perfect example on how not to extend beams. This under engineered design has come though my shop way to many times for an upgrade and Fiberglass and frame repairs. Dangerous as hell!!!!!!!

 

[Pony]

sorry for bumping a 2010 thread but its better than starting a new one,

how it it dangerous to basically cut and extend them? I was going to get some beams and do that can you please explain?