The bend needs to be spread over a radius like a tubing bender. The pinch of just plain bending is what breaks the steel. Year after year will fatigue and break anyway. I have also used zip ties, try to find the UV protected ones.
An angle grinder with a cutting disc is quick and easy to cut the steel. Cheap at harbor freight.
Last edited by cushman350; May 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM.
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