If nothing else it should be a fun experiment. i've been an elecrrican for a lota years, never have seen or used aything like what's in the pic. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The problem is the shoes aren't quite sized right. I've heard from one of the guys at DR that filling the tube with sand works. 90 degrees isn't happening with 6063 either? Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately its a "you get what you pay for" thing. I suspect you used the Harbor Freight bender that has a hydraulic ram and some round roller type things. a 1/2" bender will handle 1/2 pipe fine. Magazine: Conduit Bender 1/2 3/4 - Harbor Freight Tools. Anybody got one? Don't bother. Manualzz provides technical documentation library and question & answer platform.Its a community-based project which helps to repair anything. It won't get the job done. another Option on the non anodized tubing is to use car wax on it. It will work with rigid, but if you try it with emt you will ripple and kink it due to improper shoes. We pulled this way at 4:10 AM. Conduit Bender 1/2 3/4 Model 95805 Model 95806 Assembly And Operation Instructions Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. It's paid for itself many times over the past 4 years. _ 3/8 in. They are aluminum. For $175.as long as it gets the job done, I'll be happy. just doesnt always happen:jester: I have seen plenty of guys using these cheap benders for offsets and they seemed happy with the results. Do your homework. Includes: 1'', 1-1/4'', 1-1/2'', 1-3/4'', 2'', 2-1/2'', 3'' round dies; and right angle die. Muffler shop - a good one will be set up to bend pipe and they usually don't charge much if the dies they have fit your material. Ultimately, you are going to have to try it. [FONT=arial, sans-serif], IIRC that 12-ton model is for pipe, not tube. I didn't look into too deeply, but does it bend the proper radius? Are you sure you want to delete your template? a 3/4" one will handle up to 7/8's" o.d. Come join the discussion about safety, routes, gear, models, styles, gear swaps, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Why not buy something halfway decent that is designed to bend actual conduit, like a greenlee 880. You have to reapply it now and again but its cheap and it works. Something went wrong. You have already flagged this document.Thank you, for helping us keep this platform clean.The editors will have a look at it as soon as possible. Other than that my money goes to something in the named brand category. Lost the receipt so no return. Kinks are said to be very common. JavaScript is disabled. If you find it's kinking a lot, you can try and fill the tubing with sand Too much effort for EMT, I'd borrow/buy the proper EMT bender at that point!! Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Performing this action will permanently remove your draft from Yumpu. For $175, I don't think you can get a better deal. Next time I see you in Kansas, it will be at the airport! as far as im concerned it already paid for itself in time saving! Make standard or unique parts at home or in the workshop. I have one drag it out every once and a while to do an offset then stuff it back in the shop. 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Filled with sand and it worked just fine. A forum community dedicated to professional electricians, contractors, and apprentices for residential and commercial work. I'll play around with 6063 and see what happens. Hooray! You may have better luck filling the tubes with sand but its still not the best way. I have one! I'm too tired to figure it out right now. Wind wasn't too big of a problem. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools . Overall size: 24" wide, 6-1/2" deep and 21-1/2" high. * Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project. Are you back yet? probably a bad casting. JavaScript is disabled. Tubing Bender Product manual, Gardner Bender Hand Bend Instruction manual, Harbor Freight Tools 2_in_1 Product manual, Harbor Freight Tools Tubing Roller Product manual, Greenlee 854DX Electric Conduit Bender Manual Operator's Manual, Greenlee 854DX ELECTRIC BENDER Operator's Manual. I think it's hilarious that I drove it 605 miles just today, and waits until the red light before my house to start smoking:laughing: I suppose that's a blessing because it could have done it somewhere in Backwater, Arkansas and left me doing a road side brake job! i have one that i only used 4 times so far. diameters, and going slow. Years ago before I had any good benders, I bought one of the HB benders and even with 6063 it would kink the pipe. Enter Our Dog Days of Summer BBQ Giveaway Now! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ?dc4d All I ever needed it for was to bend offsets for a service riser. Come join the discussion about trade knowledge, tools, certifications, wiring, builds, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! :jester:i like neat! Drop by on a slow afternoon with a 12 pack and you might be surprised A forum community dedicated to whitewater kayaking, boating, and rafting enthusiasts. Can you exchange it? It should bend the EMT; 1.25 sch40 and 1.25 EMT are both ~1.66. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6004531#post6004531, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32888, http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200256024_200256024, http://cableorganizer.com/greenlee/conduit-bender/#image, http://www.bmwgs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284152&highlight=tube+bender, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. It seems like a lot of posts about it both here and elsewhere on the 'ol Interweb (sites like WeldingWeb and what not) reveal. About 2 miles from my house, the left from brake started smoking like a beast. it is slow and takes practice, doesnt do 90s well, but just fine for anything less! Conduit Bender 1/2 3/4 - Harbor Freight Tools. the bends in the pic don't look all that complicated so i'd go with cheap. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com To prevent serious injury, read and understand all warnings and instructions before use. How was the drive home? Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. 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I impulse bought a relatively inexpensive hydraulic tubing bender (harbor freight equivalent) and would like to try to make some parts for myself. YMMV. It was cheap on sale anyway. A bit too provocative for the average person Its crap just like all harbor freight tools. It just crushes and kinks. They aren't ideal and really love to kink and tear tubing. They are throw away tools made by some slave in China. YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. All rights reserved. About 3 pm. They're worthless too slow virtually impossible to measure your bend to the accuracy required. Discussion in 'Equipment' started by [emailprotected], Jan 3, 2008. consider an electricans hand bender, again i think you'll be able to rent this one. :laughing: Drives and rides great. "Being an adult is looking both ways before you cross the street and getting hit by an airplane.". And eventually you can turn around and sell it for a little bit of money when you close your shop up or start using se cable. We stopped and visited a friend in Bentonville yesterday, where I accidentally passed out. Maybe if I only had to bend a kick or small offset a few times a year. ), Capacity: 3/16'' x 1-1/4'' or 1/4'' x 2'' mild steel size; 5/8'' round or square solid rod, Material capacity: aluminum, copper and steel. They charge $90 for every offset riser. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://m.harborfreight.com/16-ton-hydraulic-pipe-bender-35336.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided, http://www.toolplanet.com/product/1hg1hto8O62zhh5lnK6eklMssEPL_IVuzpMaAt3_8P8HAQ, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. After I had such great success with the Harbor Freight hydraulic knock out, I gave the 3" bender a go. The local rental place we used to use had them out in use often. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. It supports the inside of the tube and helps prevent kinking. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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