Can I repair a damaged pry bar?
Can I repair a damaged pry bar? |
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No well-made bar should ever break or snap, but the metal that bars are constructed from can bend or twist with prolonged use. | |||
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If you are particularly concerned with the lifespan of your bar, it may be worth investing in one constructed from spring steel, which can be reformed more easily than other metals. | |||
What to do if your bar becomes bent or twisted |
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Straightening a bent bar is not an easy task, and should not be undertaken lightly – this is a job which requires a high level of skill. | |||
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Wonkee Donkee does not recommend that you attempt to straighten a pry bar on your own. This type of bar is simply not tough enough to withstand the high level of force needed to reform a bent bar, and you are more likely to break than mend your tool. | |||
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A professional metalworker may be able to repair your bar. However, as pry bars are generally inexpensive, it would be wiser to buy a replacement. | |||
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NoteDo not heat your bar to make it more malleable – this will soften the metal permanently. Likewise, heating and then quenching the metal (dousing it in cold water) can cause it to harden too quickly, and become brittle. |
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