From: snag_one@msn.com   
      
   On 3/21/2020 3:26 PM, Pavel314 wrote:   
   > I use the T-bar metal fence posts around our place. I have several which are   
   bent; I've tried to straighten them out with hammer and vise, but they're made   
   of a springy steel that is holding the bent shape. I was thinking of heating   
   the bent section to    
   kill the temper and then hammer it, but was wondering if anyone had any clever   
   tricks to straighten them out.   
   >   
   > Paul   
      
      Over-bend them on a press or by other means in the opposite direction   
   of the unwanted bend . Hammerin' on them is just a waste of energy .   
      
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