How to Bend Fork Tines Back Into Shape
Place the fork into warm water to warm it up., Remove from the water and quickly dry. , Wrap a cloth around the fork tines.
3 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the fork into warm water to warm it up.
Squeeze the tines with a pair of pliers, placed over the cloth.
Aim to gently bring the tines back into alignment.
If the pliers aren't large enough to fit around the fork, lay the fork on its side and gently hammer the wrapped tines into alignment.
Change the side being hammered to ensure evenness. -
Step 2: Remove from the water and quickly dry.
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Step 3: Wrap a cloth around the fork tines.
Detailed Guide
Squeeze the tines with a pair of pliers, placed over the cloth.
Aim to gently bring the tines back into alignment.
If the pliers aren't large enough to fit around the fork, lay the fork on its side and gently hammer the wrapped tines into alignment.
Change the side being hammered to ensure evenness.
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