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Drill a hole in a 2 x 4.
I used an EXTERNAL BENDING SPRING for Refrigeration pipeworkNot sure what's old-school about it, it's a useful technique for bending any pipe etc when you haven't got a bender/former to hand.
Just the right sized hole through a piece of wood, if you have a round rasp - take the bottom edge off the hole approximating the radius of the bend, it helps.
I have used it for the odd time when we couldn't be bothered getting the bender out - especially for the odd plumbing job (although you need an internal spring for copper pipe)
I was taught at college that the hole in the wood had to be 1½ to 2 times larger than the conduit you were bending to avoid it jamming in the block, used that method loads of times with no problemsStraight hole same size as conduit, to be bent
Away you go
I've got a 20mm and 25mm of a similar design. They are a handy bit of kit for the odd bit of conduit on a jobI also use one of the above sometimes.Assembled Iron Conduit Bender 3/4-Inch EMT - 56204 | Klein Tools
This Assembled Conduit Bender features a wide foot pedal for comfort and stability. It is made of steel and can handle up to 3/4-Inch EMT. This bender comes with degree scales, multiplier scales, and center bend marks for accurate bends.www.kleintools.com
I used a wooden block once years ago, you still need a vice for threading and cutting, might as well get a hilmor conduit bender.
Remember that old vice had a wooden foot plate years old ha ha.
They use these across the pond.I also use one of the above sometimes.Assembled Iron Conduit Bender 3/4-Inch EMT - 56204 | Klein Tools
This Assembled Conduit Bender features a wide foot pedal for comfort and stability. It is made of steel and can handle up to 3/4-Inch EMT. This bender comes with degree scales, multiplier scales, and center bend marks for accurate bends.www.kleintools.com
They use these across the pond.
They use these across the pond.
Do they work for our 20mm? Been thinking of one of them in lieu of a benderI also use one of the above sometimes.Assembled Iron Conduit Bender 3/4-Inch EMT - 56204 | Klein Tools
This Assembled Conduit Bender features a wide foot pedal for comfort and stability. It is made of steel and can handle up to 3/4-Inch EMT. This bender comes with degree scales, multiplier scales, and center bend marks for accurate bends.www.kleintools.com
Do they work for our 20mm? Been thinking of one of them in lieu of a bender
Yes they do.Do they work for our 20mm?
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