How to make a DIY acrylic bender (Cheap & easy)

[@bittech1]

Thanks for the shout out! Loved the video, really handy tutorial, especially given how overpriced acrylic bending wires tend to be.

[@SonIQBukucuIlberOrtayli]

I love your videos bro like Dietec...

[@richstanton1425]

bit-tech Fair Play Alex, hope you are well. Much love Rich Scooby Thailand. Great vid Dietec as just making one myself.

[@SR60119]

Retired physics teacher here, and this is an outstanding little device! Perfect for building my squirrel feeders and keep the birds out at the same time! Great job lad.

[@tjkoker]

Is the voltage AC or DC? What thickness of Nichrome wire do you use - .032, .036, .040? Thanks. .032 Nichrome is no longer available on Amazon. FYI.

[@awatts5928]

Very helpful. For others watching, suggest you pre-drill holes if you use MDP as it can split if your screws are close to the edge to the board.

[@finn_dann]

"When it is bendable - just bend it" Wiser words have never been uttered

[@1tzelG_]

finally a bender maked by a PC Modder. cool.

[@9mmhobbes]

this is pretty cool! one thing I'd add is a protractor though, hot glued or something on the side, with a screw or nail to show at what angle you've bent.

[@craigbarnett3351]

outstanding work. no extra yakking. just the facts and tips presented clearly and completely. ty

[@TanvirAhmed101]

Can I use guitar strings?

[@PaulanthonyBridge-kt4eg]

Yes, but their resistance is too low, excessive current will flow.

[@granteksteen7482]

Cool! Nifty & Nice. Commercial benders are pricey. I'm gonna give this a shot. Thanks for the D.I.Y. Tute. Well executed.

[@annaritarobiola5420]

Ottimo attrezzo ti chiedo solo a che potenza metti lo strumento per riscaldare il filo. Grazie

[@PaganWizard]

I just stumbled across your video while looking up acrylic bender, and I really like your design a lot. You mentioned looking up Bit-tech's KZbin channel, saying it wasn't going to be small for very long, but he hasn't uploaded anything for 9 months. He's not going to grow without uploading.

[@adihcarmachouk3383]

Thanks a lot for this video. i wonder if it can bend ceiling pvc panels?

[@johndaniel9820]

Can you help in warming Azek PVC without buying a heating blanket (too expensive). I have to slightly bend a few 18" x 8ft (or less) pieces to fit a semi-circular Portico. Neena

[@richgould224]

I can see if I needed to make a bunch of 90° bends, but how can you do a larger radius of a bend, say like around a 3" pvc pipe?

[@bartacus3521]

Simple, clear, easy instructions, with links to all the needed stuff. Awesome! Well done!

[@stumask]

Fantastic, going to make me one, thinking off incorperating the power supply into the unit, also add in a bend stop so you can set the angle you want to stop at, your an inspiration

[@tihzho]

Just make a fixture to clamp the bent plastic at the angle you want until it cools

[@rontaylor6407]

What is the thickest acrylic you have successfully bent with this? I'm looking to bend 1/4" plexi.

[@dignitas1980]

Great video! Is it okay to use a power source with : 180 watt, 12 V and 15 amps? It`s too "heavy" for the wire?

[@swarooptanmay1]

thanks alot this is really nice. can you tell till what thickness this can work will it work for 8mm thick cast acrylic

[@PaulanthonyBridge-kt4eg]

It can work any thickness depending on nichrome-wire current.

[@PropKnucklesFPV]

Any way to get a perfect, sharp 90 degree bend in it, so that the square edge of another sheet of acrylic could be welded into it? Basically no radius on the inside of the bend- just a sharp turn.

[@DIYTechTube]

It's pretty sharp. Worst case scenario you would just have to file off the corner to fit. Could also fill in any open space with silicone

[@PropKnucklesFPV]

@@DIYTechTube the reason I ask is because I am looking into building an acrylic sump for an aquarium, and was curious if this would give me a better product than just welding acrylic together into a box. It might just be easier to bend it, and weld a flat piece to the side, but I have a feeling that it wouldnt be as strong as welding it inside the corner. I could probably just use a radius gauge on the folded piece and sand the corner of the flat acrylic to get a perfect fit. I might make this and test it, see what's possible.

[@PropKnucklesFPV]

@@DIYTechTube also using silicone to adhere acrylic in an application like what I need will just blow itself apart. It really has to be welded together perfectly

[@DIYTechTube]

Oh yeah, huh. I think this could make your project look really professional

[@roypatawaran]

up to what thickness of acrylic does this work on? Thanks!

[@finsntails1749]

if i want to make 130cm nicrome wire what will be the power supply should be?

[@scottsorensen239]

any idea what the limit is on how long you can make it? I imagine it would just mean more power on the power supply and maybe a longer spring?

[@tonysanfilippo1101]

Did you try it on a longer wire? Do you think the Variable power supply would heat this wire at 40 inches in length? I don't know Ohm's Law that well. LOL I need to heat some vinyl up to about 250 deg. surface temp. I was using a heat gun, but I have to run it up and down the 40 inches, this could heat more evenly.

[@Hako_exe]

I didn't know I needed this until today.... Thank you

[@electronron1]

I use a 24 volt transformer with a light dimmer on the input side of the transformer to regulate the temperature of the nichrome for a hot wire cutter, I'm sure this would work for this application as well. The light dimmer is the type used in place of a wall switch and is made for incandescent lights, they may be harder to find since everything is going LED these days but worth looking into. I'm using a 500VA buck-boost transformer which is overkill but I've seen where other's have used a common door bell transformer.

[@MarownIOM]

I like the light dimmer idea. I was thinking of using an old laptop power supply. I should have something about right in my hord of old parts.

[@akun10years10]

This may be a cheaper solution

[@Dancopymus]

It could be a shower dimmer.

[@tonysanfilippo1101]

Do you think the Variable power supply would heat this wire at 40 inches in length? I don't know Ohm's Law that well. LOL I need to heat some vinyl up to about 250 deg. surface temp. I was using a heat gun, but I have to run it up and down the 40 inches, this could heat more evenly.

[@davidsamuels6734]

Thank you for this video.. I'm DEFINITELY making myself a bender in the near future.

[@Eroc.48]

What is the thickest acrylic you can bend with this exact setup and settings?

[@gravitydefyer3722]

Great video! Can this DIY bender be used for ABS plastic as well?

[@Orcanian66]

Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Dancopymus]

Excellent! Can a 12V and 12A computer power supply be used? Congratulations and thank you!

[@ChaosKuma13]

Wonder if this would work for Kydex too?

[@DIYTech21]

A nice simple but very helpful tool for modders. A perfect tutorial

[@whongthai1301]

anyway to increase voltage and maintain amps @8Amps. ?

[@HendrikEnsingMindLenses]

I am looking for a solution to fold 5 mm corrigated plastic. (AKA Clorolast, Corflute or Fluteboard). Can you recommend any adaptions for folding this 5 mm thick corrugated plastic board?

[@Arek_R.]

Any ideas how to control the bend radius so I can get it exactly what it is as per fusion 360 design? I think I would need to be able to adjust the gap/area where the heat is applied.

[@Wythaneye]

You could use a protractor on each side, stood up vertically. Use a metal one that has the center cut out so you can insert a screw/nut to lock in the angle on each side. Then when you bend, the MDF stops on the screw and can't go any father then your locked angle.

[@MarownIOM]

Could you try your power supply at 12v / 5amp and let me know how long it takes to heat plexiglass enough to bend?

[@fvheel]

I have a 0,8 mm nicromwire and a powersupply of 30V, 5A max. I can not get the wire hot enough. Everytime the voltage drops when powering up the powersupply. I did try 24V at 3A, 12V at 5A but everytime the voltage drops and the wire does warm up but not hot. What do i do wrong? What is the recomended setting for a 0,8 mm nicromwire on this powersupply?

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Very nice, i'm wondering if we'd need a larger channel, or maybe flat copper bar instead of nichrome wire, to bend thicker sheets. Time to experiment!

[@gedeondelariboisiere1309]

Was wondering the same. How did it go ?

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

@@gedeondelariboisiere1309 It didn't, life got in the way :(

[@leysanderrecto266]

Whats the name of machine do use

[@PaulanthonyBridge-kt4eg]

Harry

[@peterg902]

Thanks for the video. Seems easy enough - however, not having experience with electrical circuits, what about potential for electric shock. I have heard it doesn't take too many amps to hurt and or result in much worse. 10amps seems high. Could you comment please?

[@darksoulace]

So if the U channel would short it, then why have it instead of just keeping a gap in the MDF or using a non-conductive material? I would assume to avoid fire hazards?

[@DIYTechTube]

Yeah fire hazard, exactly

[@darksoulace]

Dietec That was a really fast reply! Thanks! I've enjoyed watching your channel grow.

[@cfotograf]

Just wonder if it can bend 1/4 to 3/8” plexiglass?

[@rsmetal1214]

This is cool stuff. This is a better way of bending acrylic than what I do. thanks for sharing

[@richardbertrand8895]

Very Nice Set-Up and Easy To Make.

[@forza74456]

beautiful work

[@offcenter007]

much tx. been looking all over for a decent perspex diy bender

[@edcossart886]

Impressive. Can hard PVC sheet (Not foam filled) be bent in this fashion? I'm needing to bend 1/8" material 90 degrees.

[@taffythegreat1986]

I wish I knew this decades ago 😂👍👍

[@quemeese]

would this also work to bend Worbla?

[@laurencefeeney1661]

U.K. Items quite a bit more espensive here i.e. 30 ft wire costs more than your 50ft. I have a power supply rated at 8.5A continuous 130vA Max. Will this work?

[@adierusmana9608]

Thats great totorial. I thing I'll try at home. But how if I use a lower for psu?

[@charlieringor4187]

Thank you so much for this!

[@rla1000]

Well done. I assume this can be used for other plastics as well, such as HDPE?

[@Jakeltons]

Just finished building mine using your instructions. I have the wire pretty tight and suspended but when I turn on the power supply one specific spot on the wire then droops down and touches the u channel. Nothing bad happened, but I’ve got the thing as tight as I can? Is there something I did wrong to cause that?

[@amgphoto76]

great mod. just a heads up, can you check the link to the tension springs. i followed the link and ordered them but they dont seem to be the same ones you used. the ones i received appear bigger and have far greater tension than what seems to be the case in your video.

[@DIYTechTube]

Thanks for the heads up! That's no bueno. I think I got mine from home Depot so I just tried to match up the springs as best I could

[@gasparoochie]

Interesting idea. Have you tried bending thicker Acrylic like around 6mm with the bender ? I've got to make a guard on a router table I'making and if it works this would be great.

[@andrewtoombs]

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[@frankjames4743]

Thank you for a fantastic tutorial video.

[@DuzzyDobbin]

Hi mate, really cool idea. The only trouble I will have is powering it I’m not a great sparky. Could you assist me in the sense if telling me or sugesr to me easy to get common way to power it like a battery or some sort of charger? It’s really is fantastic. I need it to bend acrylic for my aquarium overflow boxes. Regards Duzzy from 🇦🇺

[@ekotete]

nice DIY tools .. thanks for your sharing

[@Tech215Studios]

I just got a Cricut Maker about a month ago and it's been so friggin awesome!!! Def makes my Mods easier and look so much more professional for mods for my channel!!! We're saving up for a house, we anticipate closing around this time next year, but I can not wait till we do. I'm going to build a giant shed sectioned off into 3 sections. My Studio/Editing Workstation - Work Area for all my Tools/An Area to paint - and an area for other stuff like lawn mowers and general storage. I can not wait!!!! Dude when are you going to start posting videos again??? We miss you man!!!! You've been such a huuuge inspiration to me for modding and starting a channel!!

[@fvheel]

I did try all kind of voltage/amperages but every time the voltage or amperage drops and the wire is not getting hot enough. Someone did 24V, 3A with a 0,8 mm wire. When i try that the voltage drops to 5V. Someone did 9V, 6A. My voltage drops to 5V. At 9V, 5A my apms drop to 3,5A. I have a Korad KA3005P bench-powersupply (30V, 5A max). I have a wire of 0.8 mm. Must i use a different wire? What am i doing wrong?

[@Fibbancci]

that is sooo cool idea. do you think it's possible to heat it with a heat gun?

[@Dylan-mw4vw]

What thickness acrylic would this work up to

[@markymark7947]

I'm building a similar plastic bender, except mine will be 50" wide able to bend up to 48" . Will the power supply you are using be sufficent for my bender ? If not can i have your recommendation. Thanks

[@DIYTechTube]

Yeah I believe it will be fine

[@Ruboka]

@Dietec any idea if there would be a way to add a window to the " *Fractal Design Core 500* " case? or make the whole thing acrylic? i think getting this case because it fits longer gpus and being a form factor that i still like but not being so expensive. the mounting system makes it impossible i think? i thought this bender would be perfect to get the bends done but i would not be able to mount it. any ideas? also do you play borderlands? i think it would be a nice theme for a pc mod :D just a suggestion

[@zikkun]

Does it works for solid polycarbonate as well?

[@angelvaca9232]

which one do you think is better to use of these: .Thermoforming (Infrared Heating) .spiral carbon heating element -carbon fiber infrared heating tube -Nichrome 80-50' - 20 Gauge Resistance Wire -heat radiator

[@oncledan8509]

Hi ! This is the most explanatory video I saw describing an inexpensive Acrylic Bender jig, and I thank you for it. I was looking several Acrylic bending tools on Amazon and they are all well overpriced for what they do. I then decided to surf on KZbin and .. Voilà! One tip, however, that can dimiduish this wire bender's cost a lot. You don't need a regulated DC Supply. In fact, you don't need DC at all. You could use a cheap transformer with the appropriate ratings, of course. Hope this helps. Thanks again for this video and good luck for the rest. Have a nice day!

[@robertsilkycampbell9683]

Can yo9u send me a link to what you are referring too? I am not a techie.

[@Dancopymus]

Hello, do you mean a "raw" transformer, I mean, without rectifying? How many volts and amperage? Thanks

[@daniellachance8778]

@@Dancopymus Hi, Dan. This circuit does not require specific AC or DC voltage. However, I used a 12V DC @ 5A adaptor I took from Amazon. I then experimented on the amount of NiChrome wire to use, until it became a nice red color. Mind you, too red is like not enough. Id needs not to be too hot, otherwise it’ll melt the surface as the center of the sheet would be still « cold ».

[@Dancopymus]

@@daniellachance8778 Hi my namesake, thank you very much. So can I use a PC Power Supply?

[@daniellachance8778]

@@Dancopymus hi again! Of course .. as long as it can supply the necessary current to make the wire glow red. Check before, or do like I did, experiment 😂

[@joebailey540]

Do you think this would work for 1/2" acrylic?

[@nimbel]

Hy dietec i have a question to your older video about gpu backplates: do i need non conductive spray paint because i cant find them in local hardware stores and if i attach them with double sticking tape wouldn't it isolate and cut the energy transmission ? Sorry for my bad english

[@DIYTechTube]

Most spray paint is non conductive, just don't get any with metal flakes in it or anything like that

[@nimbel]

@@DIYTechTube thank you for your quick response and keep up your awesome work

[@therail7315]

Will it work on thinker acrylic? Like 10mm?

[@unrealwayx5011]

you can modding some antec budget case?? (like NX 200\100 or p7 p6 p8....)

[@dandearman2871]

How do you deal with the heating wire heating the u-channel? Do you have to let it cool after making each bent?

[@patrickperry6945]

Been looking for a power supply like that for ages. Nobody, including Google, seemed to know what I was talking about. I thought those things stopped being made. Thanks. Liked your video. Bender is a bit crude. But, what the heck, it gets the job done. Bottom line.

[@PaulanthonyBridge-kt4eg]

I myself use a car/mc battery charger at minimium current setting (3 amps/12 volts) meaning about 80watts on the nichrome wire. Works great.

[@notcharles]

2:51 It is called COUNTER SINKING the screw(s). They make bits designed to do this job and match the shape of the screw head. 5:15 "A flat head screwdriver screw" as opposed to a flat head __________________ screw?

[@nigelcaddick7113]

Thank you for the Vid! I have now built a similar machine but minus the extra baseboard, I just used a 3" ply strip and 4 small ply squares, 2 on each side. I also bought the recommended springs but found them way overpowered and strong, so I used a much softer spring from an Aldi box of assorted springs and it works fine, thank you again :)

[@mestari33]

Great video! I'm going to make one!

[@blootooth00]

Amazing tutorial. Is there a way to do this with either a cheaper power supply, or something else? I need a folder but don't have the money to buy the power supply

[@mr.e5930]

i was wondering how to get acrylic to look like weathered metal or that sort of thing any advice?

[@QuentinKarmark]

Cool ! What's the difference between acrylic / plexiglass / lexan etc? I want to use a similar process to make custom packaging (tube shaped, meaning I would heat and mold the product using a tube pattern). Just unclear on what all the various materials are and - if they all perform equally for custom molding - which is more affordable and/or readily available etc? would the material depend on the diameter of the tube or the ideal thickness etc?

[@michaelisakov1108]

How do u make a wider corner bend, your corner seems a bit tight.

[@gemunujayasinghe618]

Excellent video with useful information and very well explanation . Sir , thank you so much for sharing your knowledge . Greetings from Sri Lanka .

[@no-ud2kn]

Can you do a video on how to make the GEFORCE GTX logo, or the panel below the fan RGB on a 1080 Founders edition card?

[@julzdee4164]

There's one important thing you don't mention is what's the power supply thing called. Like I got no idea what machine to buy that heats the wire

[@57Jimmy]

Thanks for this! Takes the fear out of it for me!👍

[@shadowr2d2]

Awesomeness hands down.

[@jakaprakosa388]

Wow, thats great , how much volt that use ? DC / AC ? And the current ?

[@familjenalderin-linderstam962]

hi Im planning on designing a distroplate how much would you changre for cutting it out?, if i provide material cost?

[@DIYTechTube]

I don't do things like that, check people like savant pcs or cyberden systems

[@fiziksmusic1776]

How thick of a sheet have you bent with this?

[@Steelcurtainchallenger]

Will this work as well on ABS plastic?

[@Hernandez9699]

YES! Thank You! I was searching just for something like this to make some cool panels for my Yamaha xsr 700!

[@a3103-j7g]

and for my Yamaha psr e373!

[@fatihkarabas1934]

Hello, You used 30 V-10A power supply, Can we use 15V-2A power supply? if yes, what differs between them?

[@DesignAlign]

Nice, simple and practical

[@dilipthakkar4595]

Thanks for sharing your hobby

[@DaveTheReaper666]

whats the song that starts at 3:33?

[@jaimendonsa8557]

@dietec what's the thickness of the mdf board??

[@forresterickson6225]

Regarding your power supply. The display seams to be indicating that it was in constant voltage mode and so producing 10V because the green LED was lit. The red constant current LED was not lit and so the display was not limited to the current setting. The current through the wire must be less than 10 Amps. The wire has 0.635 Ohms/ft Resistance and assuming you had about 2 feet of wire the resistance would be about 1.2 ohms. On 10V that would be a current of about 8.3 amps. So that is reconcilable with the 10Am current limit not lighting.

[@CraftyLittleLady]

Thank you! This is super helpful!