Goat Boy Bending Tool?

[GravityX]

Well... I checked mine last night and did not experience any of the concerns noted. Mine does NOT use any sort of washer. Like the rest, I just apply light pressure onto the clamping bar prior to clamping down with the screw.

I'm glad you found a solution to your problem TBR.

 

[bracketracer]

I checked mine this morning, I use it the same as BRegal and GX, light pressure on the pin side so I can orient the tuning slot. No problem. I tried tightening the clamp down without touching the pin, also no problem.

Mine has no washer either.

Glad you found your problem TBR!

 

[Thinkin'Bout Racin]

Thanks to all that responded!

Just so you know, I tried what several of you used as your method ...applying pressure down on the pin side while tightening the screw.

Before I polished the ridges out, when I did this, it would still bind unless the pressure was 100% straight down. ANY deviation and it would bind up. In fact several times I thought I had it figured out and correct, I still ended up with the clamp cocking and the axle ending up loose. The good news is that I always checked the axle before attempting to bend, so I did not ruin any axles.

Thanks again to ALL who responded as every idea helps!!!!