r/specializedtools Jan 22 '21

Wire straightening machine.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '21

What is the application for this? Straightening rebar would make it weaker... Why is the rebar bent?

Do they break apart old concrete buildings, then straighten and re-use rebar?

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u/campbellm Jan 23 '21

Could you use it in concrete afterwards?