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| | | | Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 45 | What is the best brand handheld tubing bender for bending brake and fuel lines? A single tool that can bend lines of different diameters is a plus and would also prefer something USA made (if possible). Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 | Rigid 456. Does 3/16, 1/4, 5/16. I think they are still made in US. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 45 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 45 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,902 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,902 | Just a note that this conversation has been moved to the Tool Chest forum as it best fits there. Others may yet chime in to provide their knowledge and experience. 
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,809 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,809 | For several decades, I've thought that the only tubing bender worth having is Imperial Eastman. The less expensive ones can't make tight radius bends, which makes any pipe job look more professional. Imperial can make consistent, repeatable tight bends without collapsing the tube in the process. www.ebay.com/itm/276095457652?Just my opinion- - - -probably worth what it costs you to read it! Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | The Rigid that Stan shared seems to be the standard fair, whether you find it at Harbor Freight or on a tool truck. I have one that I believe I found on a Cornwell truck, that has similar diameters to the tool that Jerry shared. Super tight radiuses. Really make for a nice job.
Add a tubing straightener, buy tubing by the roll, and you can plumb from the rear axle all the way to the master without even thinking about buying a union!! | | |
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