HOW TO MAKE: let's build a concrete reinforcing steel bender (rebar bending tool)

Using scrap materials and some basic hand tools along with a lathe, angle grinder and MIG welder we make a really useful tool, to bend concrete rebar with ease!
This video shows the design and fabrication of a rebar bending tool needed so I can get the steel reinforcement into the foundations of the retaining wall project- • How to build a RETAINI...
(Part two is coming next week).
I'm not a professional builder, fabricator or engineer- so these videos are just showing "how I did it..."
Thanks for your support and comments, much appreciated.

[@Some_DIY]

Great job, keep it up! Liked and subscribed.

[@danwaterson356]

Thank you. Next video uploaded in 17 hours time. 😀

[@MarcusT86]

Great stuff buddy

[@danwaterson356]

Cheers.

[@danielbalck1769]

Have you made a video explaining your background and training?

[@danwaterson356]

I haven’t. If there’s enough interest maybe I’ll put one together 😀

[@scottoldham7459]

Good stuff and I am looking forward to the revised bender video.

[@danwaterson356]

Thanks so much. It’s worked admirably on the retaining wall, but when I start the workshop build any improvements in time efficiency will definitely be welcomed!

[@corki007]

Another great detailed video. Thanks for sharing.

[@danwaterson356]

Thank you.

[@MasiMakavalu]

Love your work sir.

[@danwaterson356]

Thanks so much. Appreciated.

[@mrjochez]

Did you make any drawing for the bender that you would share? Really nice video 😊

[@danwaterson356]

I have the Sketchup file I used to design, and a pen sketch of the individual components. Happy to email them if you contact me. Thanks.

[@jimmeh213]

Where are they still teaching machining in NZ?

[@danwaterson356]

I know right!? So many schools have moved away from using heavy machinery due to safety concerns and lack of knowledge. I certainly benefited from my exposure to machining at school, and know many of the students enjoy the challenge.

[@UserUser-qo3fe]

​@danwaterson356 as an engineering student I can confirm would have absolutely loved to have access to such machining training and tgat it would've been extremely valuable

[@danwaterson356]

@@UserUser-qo3fe I hope you are now getting the experiences you need. These 'old' skills are crucial for us to continue being innovative. Good luck with your studies.

[@UserUser-qo3fe]

@danwaterson356 thanks a lot man, but I can 100% guarantee you that If it was up to university alone I would go through the entire degree without ever touching a single screwdriver
Thankfully I have other ways to "get my hands dirty" and actually learn
Best of luck with your transformation and renovation project !!