What I do is make a template. Take a bit of tube put it in the bender and scratch a mark on it at the palce where, for example, the grip holds the pipe. Then bend it. You can then use this template to work out where to start your bends and get them in exactoy the right place.
IMHO a proper pipe bender is miles easier than using springs.
Robert
========================================= As I said, people have their personal preference and it makes sense to use the bender if that's what suits you. On the other hand a spring is more versatile since you can make bends and shapes (within limits) of any size whereas the bender produces bends of a fixed radius only.
Cic.
I presume you could do a test bend or two and measure carefully to establish figures for 10mm. All you need to know is the horizontal distance used getting the bend in place. This is going to equal the radius of the pipe former on the bending machine.
If you can bed it 90, then you can by extension, bend it 180. Why you would want to however is another matter - but I guess there may be times where you need to double back on yourself to get round an obstruction.
Perhaps to allow you to select centre, right, and left sides of the pipe to align on your chosen bend position?
Only small orange sheds around here but there is a big one in the next town. Are all springs created equal or are some makes better than others?
Thanks.
On Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:58:33 GMT someone who may be Stephen wrote this:-
You might even find one in a small orange shed, they are easy to miss but should be with the other springs. As they are external springs they have a big end, rather than the small ends of internal springs.
Pass.
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