Cutting & bending By Antoh Decor Enterprises 3 min read
Key points
- Antoh Decor cuts, bends and rolls steel bars, pipes, decorative tubes and curtain rods for fundis, fabricators, contractors and designers.
- Bring clear sizes: lengths, radius or diameter of curves, angles, and quantities; a drawing or template is best.
- Workshop bending gives consistent curves and cleaner joints than bending on site.
- Pick up at Kariobangi or Gikomba, or get pieces delivered countrywide.
Bending a handrail for a curved staircase or rolling ten identical arches for a gate is slow and hard to get consistent with hand tools on site. Our cutting, bending and rolling service does it on workshop machines, so fundis get accurate, matching pieces and spend their time on assembly instead.
What we cut, bend and roll
- Cutting: clean, straight, accurate cuts on steel bars, chillums, decorative tubes and other sections. Less waste, stronger joints.
- Bending: rods, pipes and decorative pieces formed into curves, spirals and custom shapes for railings, gates and balconies.
- Rolling: smooth, consistent curves, including curtain rods for bay windows and curved tracks.
What to bring
| Job | Information we need |
|---|---|
| Cutting | Section and size, lengths, quantity of each length, any angled (mitre) cuts |
| Bending | Section and size, angle of each bend, length of each leg, quantity |
| Rolling (curves, arches) | Section and size, radius or diameter (or the chord width and rise of the arch), quantity |
| Curtain rods | Window shape and measurements, rod size, number of rods |
A simple sketch with measurements is the best way to avoid mistakes. For curves, a cardboard or plywood template of the shape is even better.
How the process works
- Consultation and measurement: share your sizes, shapes and designs and we help you work out exactly what you need.
- Fabrication and rolling to your dimensions.
- Quality check: every piece is checked for accuracy.
- Pickup or delivery: collect from Kariobangi Rounda (next to Co-op Bank) or Gikomba (near Absa Bank), or we deliver countrywide.
Why fundis use the service
- Saves time and labour on difficult bends.
- Reduces material waste.
- Consistent, matching curves on repeated pieces.
- Clean, sharp joints that are easier to weld.
Common jobs we do for fundis
- Gate arches: several identical curved top rails for a double gate.
- Curved handrails for staircases that turn or spiral; see Type A vs Type B handrails.
- Balcony rails following a curved or bay-shaped balcony.
- Scrolls and spirals from flat bar for decorative gates and grills.
- Bay window curtain rods bent to the shape of the window.
- Batches of cut lengths for production work, all exactly the same.
Common mistakes when ordering
- Giving the outside measurement of a curve when the inside was meant (or the other way round). Say which.
- Forgetting to allow extra length for the straight ends needed to weld the piece in.
- No template for an irregular curve. Trace it on cardboard on site; it saves remakes.
- Bringing rusty or bent stock. Straight, clean material bends more accurately.
Need patterns cut from sheet instead? See CNC laser cutting. To order, see our precision metalwork services page.
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View details about Precision Metalwork Services for Fabricators and Fundis in KenyaFrequently asked questions
Can you bend pipes for a curved staircase handrail?
Yes. Bring the curve measurements or a template and we bend the handrail or pipes to match.
What information do I need for rolling an arch?
The section and size, and either the radius or the width and rise of the arch, plus the quantity.
Do you bend curtain rods for bay windows?
Yes, our rolling service makes smooth curves for bay windows and curved curtain tracks.
Can I collect the same day?
It depends on the job size and queue. Ask us when you place the order.
