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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Think this would work to bend tube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWT3N3m4bE4

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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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isn't that what he's bending? Or are you talking about the sand and poor man's mandrel bends?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Yeah I think that's what he's bending. I'm just wondering, because everyone talks about how you can't use the HF pipe benders to bend tube, but this sand/duct tape method seems to be working. I mean, we're talking a $89.99 purchase compared to a $300 + price of dies purchase. So if this could actually work, I'm going to go buy one haha
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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I don't see it bending 3/16-1/4" tube though. But then again it says 1/2" to 2" thick solid rod for the 12-ton bender.

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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Sorry, I'm a bit new to the fab world. That would be considered smaller tube, right? As in diameter? Or are you talking about the wall?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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wall thickness. Maybe someone who has used one can chime in as well.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Got it. Thanks, hopefully someone else can share their insights as well.
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