If you're want to work with small copper tubing for alcohol stoves, or RC construction, there's a few things you need to know.
As we all know, if you try and bend soft copper tubing by itself, it will collapse and become useless for carrying alcohol or wires through it.
Below is a short video of an alcohol stove I made using my technique, and a short demonstration of that technique.
Your best friend is a blow torch. Heating the copper tube up to nearly red hot will make it soft as butter. Using two pliers, slowly bend the tube into whatever shape you want. The trick is to heat it well, and take your time while bending, and slightly stretch the tube as you bend.
Work in curves, not complete 90 degree angles.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
I tried something new. Acting! I planned out and acted my first video. It seems kinda silly when you put it all together. But check it out and let me know what you think!
I've also been working on a bit of lighting. I took a plain house lamp and made a soft light box kit thing for it, and that is what was helping light this video.
With these simple steps, you too can start collecting your rain water gutter run off for other uses, and your gardens and wallets will love you for it!
Below are my videos showing a full tutorial, and the finished product with water flow!
