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Colin, I use a press. While it has a gauge, I don't think we are even applying enough pressure to measure it. On the top side is a 1" round bar, and underneath we fabbed 2 pieces of 2" to maybe 2½" round bar that is spaced a few inches apart. The spring just clears the upper and lower bars when slid in, and one pump on the rapid side is what we use to save time. It is basically one stroke, then release, then move the leaf an inch and make another stroke. Sometimes we have an area that needs more so we may press with two strokes to over-bend it. Layout from the center hole where the tiebolt goes, and make chalk measurements about every inch until the end going both directions. Use the chalk marks to align the upper die in the press to. Again, the sweeps and out setup fixture is what helps us save time, but it is easy enough to do with whatever tools someone has.