02-15-2010, 09:19 PM
nachoman Wrote:How did you make the roof grab irons?
Sorry, Kevin, I missed your question earlier. :oops:
I made a jig for making roofwalk grabs, as I have so many of them to make.
I'll post some pictures later, but the basic procedure is to make an open "eye" at the end of a length of .012" brass wire, then thread it onto another length of wire that has been bent into an "L". These are assembled on the jig, then soldered together while held by the jig. The arms of the "L" are then bent to suit the pre-drilled holes on the roofwalk lateral, adjusted for height with a spacer, then ca'ed in place. The jig holds four grabs, enough for two cars. I usual make a dozen or two at a time, so I usually have some on-hand.Wayne