Without any form of professionalism, I've managed to straighten several items over the years by just having a go.

Also Rob since your lamp will ultimately be painted, any remaining minor blemishes can be tidied with a tiny bit of body filler. Ron

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It might be worth annealing the lamp body before commencing work to soften the brass and to lessen the chances of it splitting...There's info on the internet.....Ian

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Thank you chaps, a magnet has arrived but it may not be powerfull enough, still waiting for the steel ball.

Rob

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Hi Rob,

Lidl often have welding magnets for about £6. Annoyingly strong.

The 42mm 61kg pull neodymium magnet I bought isn't strong enough so I have sent for a 160kg pull magnet.

But it seens I am going to have to keep them at arms length because of my pacemaker.

Rob:fearful:

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