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Old 04-23-2014, 05:49 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Freebeard - Like I said, I can do the plain angle, and I can form the taper and curve on paper without a problem... but when it comes to real world application, that's where the problem starts. I can't visualize in my head exactly what is needed or how to make the curve ideal to maintain the 12* taper.
If you have defined your 'end' point you can use a flexible 'french curve' device to create a nice curve.
I've been using a 20-ft length of schedule-40,1-inch PVC pipe.I tape it to the vehicle roof and pull the trailing portion down to my 'point' and then clamp it.If it's done alongside something to scribe on,you can capture the curve for creating a pattern from which to fabricate from.It's dirt simple low tech,cheap,and renders an organic curve within an acceptable limit of perfection.
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