Bending Poles for Hoop Houses

[@chevrelait]

for small projects, experiment with a few gray electrical conduit pipes... they fit together and the curve profile can be checked easily

[@pookinsp2324]

I have heard that some people have obtained a "more uniform/perfect" bend (almost a factory bend) by attaching two (or three) 10-foot sections together and continuously bending them through the Bootstrap bender, rather than bending individual 10-foot sections of pipe and then joining them together. Has Bootstrap Farm confirmed success with this "continuous" approach to hand-bending to reach a more perfect arch? Thank you for this very helpful instruction video.

[@BootstrapFarmer]

It is possible if bending sideways but that does increase the likely hood of twisting the hoop unless very well supported. As always these are many ways to achieve a goal that varies with skill level.

[@Yelnats101]

Bent my own pipes with the same bender. Was simple and everything bent perfectly.

[@pookinsp2324]

Could Bootstrap Farmer's 20-foot bender be used to bend hoops for a "gothic" style hoop house 14 feet wide with a ridge at nine feet, six inches (9'- 6")?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

No, but we do have a gothic bender coming out soon. Should be 30 days out or so.

[@CharlesNewkirk-sb5qs]

Thanks!

[@BotasULU]

Thank you👍

[@chadolson6889]

On the first pipe you indicate a mark 9 inches in. Do you do the same for all 3 poles when using the 20 foot bender? Or the 2nd and 3rd posts have marks every 18 inches and no 9 inch mark?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

You do the same thing for all three poles.

[@ge7ea]

I’m wondering on the 20’ bender specifically, are you to measure 9” from swag end then every 18” to the end?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Correct

[@samdotson7297]

in the video you mention to measure the "distance" of the first hoop. What is the correct distance of a 20' hoop when it is laying on the ground not under tension?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Given that this is a hand-bent, non-machined outcome it varies by 18-24" or so.

[@johnpaul-mp7zc]

Hi question is do you put the measurements mark on the far side of the collars edge or the inside of the collars edge?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Inside collar.

[@kevingibson9453]

I would just like to find it so I can buy a set of them but I don't see it in the store

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Here is a link: www.bootstrapfarmer.com/products/greenhouse-hoop-bender

[@1231dre]

When bending pipe for my 20 foot hoophouse, how many times should I bend at the 18 inch mark? (Should I bend 3,4,5 times?)

[@BootstrapFarmer]

6 times until you reach the end of the pole.

[@stephenjacobs6471]

I'm interested in the 12 ft Bender let me know how to get a hold of you so I can order one

[@BootstrapFarmer]

www.bootstrapfarmer.com/products/greenhouse-hoop-bender?_pos=1&_sid=84557ad44&_ss=r&variant=41541993857182

[@terrywoolard3563]

How do you contact your company to purchase a pipe bender

[@BootstrapFarmer]

You can call 888-406-1982 email [e-mail] or visit www.bootstrapfarmer.com

[@wynnyoder5605]

is she speaking diameter or radius?

[@Allis1isAll]

Whst if I don't know what hoop bender size i have , I bought an entire set up no specs

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Hard to say without more info. If it isn't one of ours it would be hard to say. Ask the seller?

[@stephenhiggins8744]

I want a 42' wide hoop house that's around 30' tall. What size pipe do you think it would need?

[@BootstrapFarmer]

We cannot advise on specs outside of our own plans. You would need to check with a structural engineer for all considerations.

[@ryanhanes1852]

I forgot to mention that since we’re calculating for elliptical quadrants I made your minor radius 21’ bc it’s half of your diameter(base in this case)which is 42’.

[@stephenhiggins8744]

I plan on having the base 12' high, using telephone poles. Which are given to me.

[@ldtexas1648]

Is your website down? Can't get on it.

[@BootstrapFarmer]

Just checked, all good over here.

[@ldtexas1648]

@@BootstrapFarmer Ok. Thank you. Must be my bad reception out here in the country. Was just curious how much the 15 foot radius manual pipe bender is.

[@josue6359]

Excelente. Saludos