Straighten Bent Picket
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How to irritate your fence guy! I can't believe I screwed up the gate!
What happens here
Ken begins straightening the bent aluminum picket. He places a 1-inch thick wooden board against the bent picket, leveraging it against the sturdy gate frame. He then uses a C-clamp to secure the board and the picket together. This setup provides the necessary leverage to apply controlled force. He carefully applies pressure, bending the aluminum picket back into its original shape. For additional straightening, he uses a rubber mallet to tap the picket into alignment.
Goal: Restore the bent aluminum picket to its original shape
Tools and materials
- C-Clamp Irwin Tools — To secure the wooden board and apply consistent pressure for bending
- Rubber Mallet Olympia — For precise tapping and aligning the picket without damaging its finish
- Screwdriver-like tool — To apply additional leverage by inserting it into the picket's square opening
- Wooden Board — To provide leverage and protect the gate surface while bending the picket