Making Hooks
I needed new custom hooks for my garage.
Failed
I tried to use my forge but quickly decided that I could not make matching hooks nor could I get the tight corners that I wanted.
Jig
So ,I made a jig to help
Prep,
I took a bunch of good hex steel from a surplus outlet and cut it to length and scored a mark with a file. Then I made some mounting plates out of flat stock.
Using Our Torch We Heated the Hex Steel at the Score Mark While Holding It Above the Jig
The jig has 2 tubes that are sealed at the bottom to bend the hooks at each length.
Bend It
By using the torch I could heat a small area and by using the jig which was built to let the hex steel bottom out and then bend using light force.
Weld the Bent Hex Steel to the Mounting Plates
Oh and drill the plates first.
Finished
I use the hooks for ladders, hoses and cords.