Metal frame repair?

[tamip]

Employee took in a metal frame with broken glass that clearly had been dropped upon it's now bent corner. Frame is part of a set of 3 so reframing would be expensive....pretty sure the frame is discontinued so replace just it is not an option.

I've bent in back in shape quite---pliers and a rag to prevent further scratching....hammered the bad boy a bit, too, using a block of wood on the inside of the frame. Much improved but could use some more improvement.....

Anyone else have any helpful hints? The frame is a round top (similar to N15 profile but taller and thicker aluminum).

thanks!

 

[Jeff Rodier]

If it is bent on the side at the top of the hardware channel there is an easy fix. Lay it on a wood surface and use the square end of a nail set to bang it back into shape. Start off tapping gently and increase as needed since you can pound a shaped stamp through it if you hit it hard enough.

If you need to round the face back into shape you will need something along the lines of a steel rod. Working on a piece of 2x4 is about the right amount of give to allow it to be shaped without moving too fast.

 

[tamip]

Metal frame repair

If it is bent on the side at the top of the hardware channel there is an easy fix. Lay it on a wood surface and use the square end of a nail set to bang it back into shape. Start off tapping gently and increase as needed since you can pound a shaped stamp through it if you hit it hard enough.

If you need to round the face back into shape you will need something along the lines of a steel rod. Working on a piece of 2x4 is about the right amount of give to allow it to be shaped without moving too fast.

I'll give that a try--it does seem to be bent/damaged in the channel tightening the hardware is what pull it apart again. Thanks, Jeff!