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I would take two pieces of angle iron and drill two holes in them the hole closest to the tip I would thread a bolt through and bolt it to the dropout using that fender tab on the rear.

The second hole lineup on the dropout Midway of the bend and put your second bolt through there then use leverage to gently bring that drop out in line where it should be clamping it between the two pieces of angle iron should keep it straight while bending it.

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I would take two pieces of angle iron and drill two holes in them the hole closest to the tip I would thread a bolt through and bolt it to the dropout using that fender tab on the rear.

The second hole lineup on the dropout Midway of the bend and put your second bolt through there then use leverage to gently bring that drop out in line where it should be clamping it between the two pieces of angle iron should keep it straight while bending it.
That's actually a pretty slick plan!
 
@outskirtscustoms It frickin worked!!! I owe you a beer. Wow!! Thanks everyone for the advice!!!!

I cut a small piece off the angle iron to protect the dropout.
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Made the tool outskirt invented
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Set on floor for max leverage
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Thanks. RJ is great. Most of what I learned about bikes was from watching him. I already ordered the FFG-2 from my bike shop. I actually just started on a Raleigh with a slightly bent frame. So the tool will be put to good use right away.
 
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Need some advice on the sidewinder. The drive side dropout is bent. The owner mentioned that the rear derailleur got caught up in the spokes. Not sure if the bent dropout was the cause or result.

Either way I am looking for advice on how to correct this. Is there a way to cold set the dropout back into shape? Help.

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i have fixed plenty of frames with this problem.
i have an old bicycle research crank arm straightener.
its approx 8 " long with 2 slotted cutouts to bend chainrings back into shape.i use the thicker cuot out and slide it on the bottom of the dropout and basically pound on the tool til the dropout goes back in shape.
never had a steel one break on my but you may want to apply some heat to make it easier.
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