Changing pitch of cast buttplate

[Wncman]

Hi All,
I have a silly question, because I'm sure the answer is obvious, just not to me and I don't recall seeing it mentioned in any books or videos I've watched. My cast brass (bronze?) buttplate is set for a pitch of about 1". For me, with a big chest, that digs in at the toe and I need about 6" pitch. If I align the butt portion, it leaves the part at the heel jutting up at an ugly angle. How do I bend it down without hosing up the complex curves? I'm guessing it involves a torch, a vise, maybe a couple wooden blocks and
maybe a mallet? Also don't be alarmed, this is a construction lumber practice stock to help me figure out all my dimensions and to work out some of my mistakes before I get to the fancy maple.

Jim Kibler has a video showing how he tweets one for his Fowler before shipping. Might help.

 

[Rebel bull]

No. Not true.

really after working as a jeweler and 21 years at federal cartridge running brass lines. even as cast, brass when working it does need to be annealed periodically for it to remain workable. bending cast leads to work hardening and cracks. can it be done? yes but for a novice why not error on the side of caution.