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NASA NTRS · 19850000554

Dent-Removing Tool

Abstract

Small dents in metal parts and structures evened out quickly with aid of simple tool. User first tack welds tip of slide rod to dent. Next, user slides hammer away from dent so hammer strikes flange at end of rod. Impact of hammer pulls out dent. Hammering repeated until dented metal even with surrounding surface. Slide rod unwelded, and surface finish restored.

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Leipham, T., Mccarroll, J. E.. 1986-03-01. Dent-Removing Tool. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000554

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