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Straighten bent tube idea

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Built2Fly

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I had a recent minor incidence with my airplane resulting in two tubes on the fuselage being bent. One is 3/4" OD and the other is 5/8" OD. I watched some YouTube video on how to bend back those tubes, and I still have some questions maybe some of you can help.
  1. These two bents are on connected tubes. Could I bent both back together? Or do I have to cut one open, bend the other back, and then weld the tube that has been cut open?
  2. How hard is it to bend back 3/4" OD tube? Can it be easily done with just wood blocks and clamps, or do I need some serious leverage and strength to get it done?
Thanks a lot for your help.

Adam
 
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