I have used a broom handle before while bending tubing.......wayne
At 04:50 PM 5/13/99 -0400, you wrote:
>I have a $20 tubing bender that works OK. It's the kind with one handle and
>two reversible mandrels that give you total of 4 sizes. However I seldom use
>it and prefer to bend tubing around sockets or the like for all but very
>sharp bends. Try practicing a few with sockets. With larger radius bends you
>can correct location of bends and make adjustments as you go.
>
>Grant 50 3100
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>Bill Simmeth wrote:
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>> I'm working on replacing brake lines and would like to make the
>> replacements myself, but have never done it before. My first few
>> practice attempts with a cheapo tube-bender resulted in crimped tubing.
>> What is the secret? Should the tube be heated? Should I spend a little
>> extra for the more expensive "cam" style bender?
>>
>> Appreciate any and all input,
>>
>> Bill Simmeth
>> 57 3200
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