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Great video. I’m a 3rd year apprentice working Monday - Friday. Here at my weekend job Saturday and Sunday (6am - 6pm) as a security guard watching freight containers in a lot next to a public park, I’m able to use this time to study/practice.
I have about 20 years of experience doing electrical work but I still enjoyed watching your video. You do a great job at explaining the basics of pipe bending. This a great resource for someone who is new to the electrical field and I'm going to recommend this video to a few of the Apprentices who work for our company. We don't always have the time to explain this stuff in great detail while on the jobsite.
After viewing so many bender instructions, this is the first detailed step by step instructions I've seen! The rest know their stuff but don't know how to teach! Good job!!!
Fiber splicer here ✊. My career of 20 years in telecommunications, never have I had to mess with this type of conduit till now. Today after I took about 5 boom rides to the school roof, I had everything I needed up there. Problem was, I never used a pipe bender before and was lost. I ended up just finding entry into the communications room, measuring, and marking where we will make an entry for fiber. I think I have it now and I appreciate the time you took to make this video.
Finally! someone who knows not only what their doing, but knows what their talking about. Thank you Kind Sir for this quality video!! I have been looking High and Low on whether or not to bend to the top of the degree marks or bottom, because each are about 1/8" thick and could make the difference of up to like 1/2" in over all bend. This answered that question with your illustration.
Great video. I learned a lot. And I'm sure that you got the bends you wanted, but I really don't think that you proved it by using the level the way you did.
Fantastic! Ive got conduit to run outside to my outdoor building soon and you are great explaining this, I'm a 62 yr old diy that loves to learn from very good people that talk English and you certainly do. Thanks!
Thank you! I saw DIY-ers use this for greenhouse type frames. You saved me from a lot of mistakes and I learned the professional use of a tool. New subscriber
Thank you. Yours is the first video I’ve seen that explained which part of the conduit lines up with the angle markings on the head. Excellent explanations.
When you use the star for a 90 you are supposed to face the hook to the opposite end of the pipe that you pulled your measurement from. So you should have bent the first 90 up. That's why your pipe was longer on the 2nd 90.
Now i know a lot of electrician is winging this at jobsite the math alone is time consuming no wonder they dont even do this but I learned a lot thank you so much!
I will say you made a bold move making a video about pipe bending you know how tradesman can be lol, but you did good for explaining how to use a hand bender for most people starting off
Thank you for this video, it was very informative. I'm a hobbist just getting into bending and brazing / soldering tubing and light guage metal. The only question I have is how would I figure out where to mark my bends if I need 7" between legs?
The teardrop can be used for other bends including 30 degree. You would have to use the 30 degree mark on the bender as a reference. 90 degree bends is what the teardrop is usually used for.
Excellent camera work. I was looking for something to point apprentices to and your explanations and camera work are excellent. Thanks for the quality video
Good question, pipe buckling is one of those things that is difficult to fix post bend. Pre bend measures should be considered to avoid it like checking tube wall thickness and the right pressure applied while bending.
Ok, but even pipe with very thin alls can be bent, can’t it? Is there a trick that I am not noticing? For example, is it necessary to prevent the pipe from moving from it’s position in the bending jig - by standing in it? Would that help to prevent buckling? What do you have to say about inserting pipe springs? I would be concerned about a spring getting jammed in. My situation is that I want to make a large handle (to pull a heavy cart) The handle needs to be the shape of a letter ‘U’ but with a flat bottom. On a 5’ length, in the centre of the pipe, there would be two 90’ bends to form a one foot horizontal base, with 2 foot vertical sides. Tips and trick appreciated 😊
Make the bends mostly with foot pressure. Make sure to keep the conduit firmly on the ground(Don't lift it off the ground with the bender, use the foot), and do your pulls in as smooth a motion as possible.
Hi. Good video. I think I understand it. But I have a question. I have a distance between two parallel walls. I need a 90 degree bend in each corner, like in your video. But I need to make sure that the bends actually end up in the corners, and not before or after. So if I have 15’ between the walls, how do I make sure that the distance between the two bends will be 15’? I know that the arc length of a 90 degree bend is S = pi/2 * R, where R is the radius of the bend and S is the length of the conduit in that bend. I’m just confused. I need to make three 90 degree bends, all in the same plane but make sure the conduit hugs the walks. Thanks for your patience. Paul
Another option is to make your 90 bends for each opposite corner. Then if there is a gap between the conduit from one 90 to the conduit of the other, splice it with a straight piece of conduit.
Holy f*ck! Normalize yer volume! Music came in loud and scared the hell outta me and the dogs before getting a great lesson in pipe bending! Well done, thanks!
There are tube or pipe benders for rigid metals and softer metals. A pipe has thicker walls than a tube. Therefore tubes are less rigid and require the appropriate tool, like a tube bender. However, you can use either one on most metals- steel, copper, aluminum etc.
You can use it on copper but it is not the best method because the copper may flatten out at the curve. Copper is not soft enough to produce a smooth curve with the pipe bender in the video. There are pipe benders made especially for bending copper. Research those first. You can also fill the copper with water, freeze it and bend it, or sand to help produce a smooth bend.
on the back to back 90 can you better explain why you used the arrow for the first bend, and then used the star for the second. lost me just a little bit there.
Arrow- for offset and stub up bends(90 degree) bends, also designates the outer marking of a saddle bend. Star- for back to back bends, points to the back of a 90 degree bend. Use the arrow for the first 90 degree bend of your back to back bend. Make a mark on your conduit how far from the first bend you want your second bend. That mark is where you will place the star to make your second 90 degree bend.
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Great video. I’m a 3rd year apprentice working Monday - Friday. Here at my weekend job Saturday and Sunday (6am - 6pm) as a security guard watching freight containers in a lot next to a public park, I’m able to use this time to study/practice.
Thanks. Proud of you. That’s a great example of how to use your time wisely.
I have about 20 years of experience doing electrical work but I still enjoyed watching your video. You do a great job at explaining the basics of pipe bending. This a great resource for someone who is new to the electrical field and I'm going to recommend this video to a few of the Apprentices who work for our company. We don't always have the time to explain this stuff in great detail while on the jobsite.
Really appreciate that, thanks for the feedback.
Bravo - you did a good job of explaining this Skillset. Bottom line, it's just Math and that will turn a lot of people off, LOL
After viewing so many bender instructions, this is the first detailed step by step instructions I've seen! The rest know their stuff but don't know how to teach! Good job!!!
Appreciate the feedback.
Fiber splicer here ✊. My career of 20 years in telecommunications, never have I had to mess with this type of conduit till now. Today after I took about 5 boom rides to the school roof, I had everything I needed up there. Problem was, I never used a pipe bender before and was lost. I ended up just finding entry into the communications room, measuring, and marking where we will make an entry for fiber. I think I have it now and I appreciate the time you took to make this video.
Always a first time, glad it helped.
Finally! someone who knows not only what their doing, but knows what their talking about. Thank you Kind Sir for this quality video!! I have been looking High and Low on whether or not to bend to the top of the degree marks or bottom, because each are about 1/8" thick and could make the difference of up to like 1/2" in over all bend. This answered that question with your illustration.
Glad it helped.
Good morning sir. Thanks for such an informative video. The delivery of the demonstration is simple and straightforward. Have a blessed day.
Thank you. Glad It helped.
Great video. I learned a lot. And I'm sure that you got the bends you wanted, but I really don't think that you proved it by using the level the way you did.
Fantastic! Ive got conduit to run outside to my outdoor building soon and you are great explaining this, I'm a 62 yr old diy that loves to learn from very good people that talk English and you certainly do. Thanks!
Glad it helped Byron.
@@Caliber8Tools where can I get those charts? Do they come with the bender?
www.kleintools.com/sites/kleintools/files/instructions/Conduit%20Bender%20Guide.pdf
Thank you! I saw DIY-ers use this for greenhouse type frames. You saved me from a lot of mistakes and I learned the professional use of a tool. New subscriber
Glad it helped
Thank you. Yours is the first video I’ve seen that explained which part of the conduit lines up with the angle markings on the head. Excellent explanations.
Glad it helped.
When you use the star for a 90 you are supposed to face the hook to the opposite end of the pipe that you pulled your measurement from. So you should have bent the first 90 up. That's why your pipe was longer on the 2nd 90.
Thanks for sharing
Now i know a lot of electrician is winging this at jobsite the math alone is time consuming no wonder they dont even do this but I learned a lot thank you so much!
Glad it helped.
Im a newbie....Bending heavy stuff today... Great vid!!!!! Easy to understand
Glad it helped.
I will say you made a bold move making a video about pipe bending you know how tradesman can be lol, but you did good for explaining how to use a hand bender for most people starting off
Thank you for this video, it was very informative. I'm a hobbist just getting into bending and brazing / soldering tubing and light guage metal. The only question I have is how would I figure out where to mark my bends if I need 7" between legs?
What kind of bend are you making, 90, 45 etc.?
Great video!! Very well explained and easy to follow along with. Thank you!!
Glad it helped
A most excellent demonstration.
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I appreciate the refresh blew my shoulder and bicep out been doing resy
See you Back in action soon.
Great job at being extremely detailed you need to do one on 4 point saddles and kicks and rolling offsets
Thanks.Will do.
You're a good teacher! Thank you.
You’re welcome.
Very well explaining
I love your video
Glad it helped.
Great class !!
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Great video indeed. No too nerdy like some i see in YT.
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Nice job, thank you for making and sharing this video.
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Thank you for. Share your knowledge
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You did really good explaining this thank you I think I understand better now 😊💖💖💖✨✨✨✨
Thank you. Glad it was helpful.
Great video!
Glad it helped.
We build Time Machines and we bend alot of pipes for our machines...and this was helpful to my crew mates...hope to see you future videos...💥🚀
To the future, or the past?
For some reason I believe this guy. 😂
Great explanations, very helpful. Thanks!
Thank you. Glad it helped.
Work made easier. Thanks for sharing
Anytime, glad it helped.
Is the teardrop mark only for 45° bends or can you use other degree bends as well? For example 30°?
The teardrop can be used for other bends including 30 degree. You would have to use the 30 degree mark on the bender as a reference. 90 degree bends is what the teardrop is usually used for.
You as R a great teacher 💯
Thank you.
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Saludo desde Argentina Soy electricista Venezolano y trabajando en Argentina 💪
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nice product review... also i learned sth new because of you. great video👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks.Glad it helped.
How do you get the measurements off the wall? From the box to top of stud? Or do you have to add the 5"
Measure from top of box to where your conduit will be running, say horizontally, and subtract 5 inches for half inch conduit
Excellent camera work. I was looking for something to point apprentices to and your explanations and camera work are excellent. Thanks for the quality video
Thank you for watching. Glad it helped.
I love your video your explanation is awesome
Thank you. Glad it helped.
Nice job on the video
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Excellent video. Thank you
You’re welcome.
Great video. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE!! Thanks. Keep the videos coming sir
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Thank you. I subscribed.
Glad it helped. You’re welcome.
Excellent demo. Thank you. I just purchased a couple of these, but my pipes buckle badly. How do you manage to avoid this?
Good question, pipe buckling is one of those things that is difficult to fix post bend. Pre bend measures should be considered to avoid it like checking tube wall thickness and the right pressure applied while bending.
Ok, but even pipe with very thin alls can be bent, can’t it? Is there a trick that I am not noticing? For example, is it necessary to prevent the pipe from moving from it’s position in the bending jig - by standing in it? Would that help to prevent buckling? What do you have to say about inserting pipe springs? I would be concerned about a spring getting jammed in. My situation is that I want to make a large handle (to pull a heavy cart) The handle needs to be the shape of a letter ‘U’ but with a flat bottom. On a 5’ length, in the centre of the pipe, there would be two 90’ bends to form a one foot horizontal base, with 2 foot vertical sides. Tips and trick appreciated 😊
Pipe springs help
Make the bends mostly with foot pressure. Make sure to keep the conduit firmly on the ground(Don't lift it off the ground with the bender, use the foot), and do your pulls in as smooth a motion as possible.
@@michaelcranton4672 Thanks Michael 👍
When you use the level to see if is 90 , let your EMT conduit a the floor
Appreciate the feedback
Hi. Good video. I think I understand it. But I have a question.
I have a distance between two parallel walls. I need a 90 degree bend in each corner, like in your video. But I need to make sure that the bends actually end up in the corners, and not before or after. So if I have 15’ between the walls, how do I make sure that the distance between the two bends will be 15’?
I know that the arc length of a 90 degree bend is S = pi/2 * R, where R is the radius of the bend and S is the length of the conduit in that bend.
I’m just confused. I need to make three 90 degree bends, all in the same plane but make sure the conduit hugs the walks.
Thanks for your patience.
Paul
Another option is to make your 90 bends for each opposite corner. Then if there is a gap between the conduit from one 90 to the conduit of the other, splice it with a straight piece of conduit.
thanks for this sir!!
Glad it helped you.
My ? Big bro is what’s the best stain for wooden fences oil base or water base
I would go oil based. It lasts longer.
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Holy f*ck! Normalize yer volume! Music came in loud and scared the hell outta me and the dogs before getting a great lesson in pipe bending! Well done, thanks!
Oops, glad it helped.
do you know where i can buy the 1-3/8" pipe bender tool? thank you so much
Is it electrical conduit? Plumbing? Gas pipe?
They have gas pipe or black pipe benders for 3/8”- 2”.
@@Caliber8Tools they are EB CL top rail tubing, im try to do my diy greenhouse, but cant find the tube bender which can handle 1-3/8" size tho,
why did you use the star for the 2nd bend?
That’s where you start your bend after you mark it on the conduit. Line up the mark with the star.
Good
man!.. thanks for the video (Y)!
Anytime
Muy buen video, saludos desde la ciudad de México.
Thank you Luis. Gracias.
Good job how can i orderthis tube bender sir
It’s available online. www.kleintools.com
Why You Did Not Subtract 5" On The Second Bend And You Went To The Star Mark
Hey? Can we use that pipe bender in a PVC pipe for bending?
Unfortunately no
Actually you can just over bend it and add long as the pipe isn't too cold
No
Can it be used on all types of metals?
There are tube or pipe benders for rigid metals and softer metals. A pipe has thicker walls than a tube. Therefore tubes are less rigid and require the appropriate tool, like a tube bender. However, you can use either one on most metals- steel, copper, aluminum etc.
Where can I buy this type of bender please. Brand?
Home Depot in the US. Klein is the brand.
@@Caliber8Tools just bought a Milwaukee one from Ebay :D hopefully it ships OK to Australia from the US!
Nice job! I have a much better understanding of how to bend conduit. I plan to use conduit to build an arbor for my garden next summer.
Great, tell us how it went.
Can you use copper or is it strictly for conduits?
You can use it on copper but it is not the best method because the copper may flatten out at the curve. Copper is not soft enough to produce a smooth curve with the pipe bender in the video. There are pipe benders made especially for bending copper. Research those first. You can also fill the copper with water, freeze it and bend it, or sand to help produce a smooth bend.
Can i use it to bend pvc conduit 20mm?
No, this bender is for metal. For pvc heat is required, there are other methods such as the use of internal springs/bending springs etc.
Thanks but the small level can't really test for square so I'm not sure why you are using it.
Just because.
on the back to back 90 can you better explain why you used the arrow for the first bend, and then used the star for the second. lost me just a little bit there.
Arrow- for offset and stub up bends(90 degree) bends, also designates the outer marking of a saddle bend.
Star- for back to back bends, points to the back of a 90 degree bend.
Use the arrow for the first 90 degree bend of your back to back bend. Make a mark on your conduit how far from the first bend you want your second bend. That mark is where you will place the star to make your second 90 degree bend.
@@Caliber8Tools ohhhhh thanks a lot. love the channel btw keep up the work
Great job. I'm always a couple of cm off sometimes..
Right?
Would you kindly send me your charts?
www.kleintools.com/sites/kleintools/files/instructions/Conduit%20Bender%20Guide.pdf
@@Caliber8Tools thanks
Don’t lie, I’ve bent 1/2” emt in a 3/4 bender thousands of times
good luck
Every video is steel pipes no pvc pipes
Electricians bend conduit.
I will wanna b sooo disrespectful... buuut nah. Good vid
Appreciate the feedback.
There for I neee two...?? No THANKS
I feel like this video should be like a munite long. I'm not watching this. Title your videos better.
Excellent job. Thanks
Glad it helped.