Pipe benders

[Lowlife Lucas]

Alright, I wanna know which one is better

Compact/manual

or

12 Ton Hydraulic Pipe Bender

I'm wanting one to do frames and things like that

 

[dracothered]

Can't tell you much about the top one, but I know that the bottom one you don't want it. When it bends the pipe it puts all the pressure in one place and this thins out and distorts the pipe walls as it is being bent. This is not good as it weakens the pipe at the bend.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Can't tell you much about the top one, but I know that the bottom one you don't want it. When it bends the pipe it puts all the pressure in one place and this thins out and distorts the pipe walls as it is being bent. This is not good as it weakens the pipe at the bend.

I thought the top one might be better. I had been told the bottom one wasn't the best, but I thought I'd get some second opinions

 

[dracothered]

Can't tell you much about the top one, but I know that the bottom one you don't want it. When it bends the pipe it puts all the pressure in one place and this thins out and distorts the pipe walls as it is being bent. This is not good as it weakens the pipe at the bend.

I thought the top one might be better. I had been told the bottom one wasn't the best, but I thought I'd get some second opinions

If the top one is the type that follow the pipe around the area being bent with a roller it is the type of bender you want.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

This is what it says about the first one

With a large base plate and a sturdy yet lightweight design, the compact bender is ideal for mounting onto trucks or tractors. A telescoping handle bends round or square bar stock up to 5/8" thick with a maximum width up to 1-15/16". Seven dies are included for customizing brackets, supports and other parts on the jobsite.
•Stand: .325" Steel Capacity: 5/16'' x 1-1/4'' or 1/4'' x 1-15/16'' mild steel
•Maximum bar stock diameter: 5/8"
•Handle telescopes to 44"
•7 dies included4 mounting holes on base plate


Specifications





Name
Compact Bender

SKU
38470

Brand
Central Machinery

Color
Gray

Diameter
Round Stock: 5/8 in.

Material
Steel

Handle Length (in.)
44 in.

Product Height
39-3/4 in.

Product Length
35-3/4 in.

Product Weight
44 lbs.

Product Width
10-1/8 in.

Accessories Included
7 Dies

 

[dracothered]

That one is for bar stock not pipes I think.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

That one is for bar stock not pipes I think.

I think it is too now that I re read it. I think the only other one I could get would be the orange one since that's all my local Harbor Freight has :?

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

I'll ask this question, what kind is everyone using? :lol:

 

[slowriderz]

I have the compact bender pictured up top and yes it only comes with dies for flat stock / solid stock. I did make some tube dies but have yet to really test it out. I also have the HF tube roller. I absolutely love that thing. It does come with dies for cleanly rolling tube (not pipe) stock into shape.

here is items right out of the box....

Kind of hard to make out in the bad picture but you can see the stand I mounted the roller on..

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

I'm certainly going to get a roller bender, my local Harbor Freight has them on sale right now for $169.99. I've just got to wait till I get my tax money back :lol:

 

[slowriderz]

Be sure to check the on line flyer at HF also, They always have a discount coupon that could save you a few bucks.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Be sure to check the on line flyer at HF also, They always have a discount coupon that could save you a few bucks.

I had forgot about that. I usually get those 20% out of those ads that come out of the paper, I need to find a few more