72" bent bucket edge (need advice)

[Honey Badger]

I have thought of having a new edge welded on!

 

[Peter 315]

I have thought of having a new edge welded on!

Just get it straight, Then if you want get a bolt on cutting edge.....

 

[Peter 315]

I have thought of having a new edge welded on!

double post

 

[ruffdog]

Find a stump about 2-3 feet tall, flip the bucket over and put the top of the bent area on the stump. That will support the bucket while you use the sledge.

 

[Reb954]

Cut a slice through the worst part of the bend so the metal has a place to go. Weld it back up after you have it straight.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Just for what it's worth. To me, using steady pressure is ALWAYS better than a hammer at almost any stuck or bent thing.

I have on ocassion drilled holes in work where one couldn't get a puller, clamps or a vice on. Then used bolts or threaded rod to pull the thing back into position. Finally, weld the holes closed and grind them up pretty again.

 

[Ortimber]

Cut a slice through the worst part of the bend so the metal has a place to go. Weld it back up after you have it straight.

Yep, agree with this method. You need to take out a bit of the "stretched material".

 

[hosspuller]

Making a sawcut through the bend also allows you to work half the material at a time. Better to move a corner than flatten an arch.

 

[Egon]

Cut out the bent piece and weld in a new piece.

 

[LouNY]

The slice it, heat it, real big hammer, then a new weld on cutting edge.