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    I used 45 degree and it worked just right. John -

    On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 9:15 AM, <lbuckless75@gmail.com> wrote: My very first technical question. Sure it won't be the last! I am making my forms for the wing ribs and thinking about using a router to create my flangeing die's. I noticed that most ate making them with 40 degrees to allow for spring back, but I can not find 40 degree bits, closest is 45. Is this too much? Don't want to crack or weaken the metal.
    Eric Newton - Long Beach, MS
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