How to setup and use compact bender for flat stock

[@mr.makeit4037]

This is how metal work should be taught. Great job. 👍

[@joebob7344]

I have watched many many videos about how to use this bender. I finally was able to bend a 90 after watching this video. Thank you for your help.

[@sawboneiomc8809]

The best explication of this I’ve EVER seen!...thanks

[@007tallguy]

Great video, very clear and detailed explanation!! 👍👍 I don't have my bender yet, but when I get it, i have to do a few brackets (similar to pipe hangers). I'm guessing i do the half-moon curved bend first and then the 90's on either side. I've got some scrap strapping to practice on first. 😉😁

[@TV-gy1nf]

I like how detailed you were. It's good for a beginner like me. Thank you for a great video.

[@brandonparr6345]

Not sure why all the other videos can't explain where to put the pins and blocks. All I needed thanks 👍🏼

[@sailawaybob]

cool video i have one of these benders ive never used , now i need to bend something.

[@SouthernGround]

5/16 x 2 on round dies 3/16 x 2 on the 90° "Horrible Fate" bender, done it for the last 15 years, no problem, just use grease or Caster cutting wax in the tube, excellent cutting metal working lub., I use my bender to do modifyed "guided bend tests" on welded coupons, when testing different filler metals and base metals.

[@cesarcribas922]

Me gusta mucho tu explicación. Gracias.

[@VictorGarcia-gj3ll]

Very clear and nice explanation....it really was very useful for me...keep up the good work parthner, greetings from Chihuahua Mx.

[@Markdoubts]

Hola - from Michigan!

[@dgildave138]

So, okay?! This video was exactly what I needed, okay?! Keep up the good help, okay?! Make hats and shirts that say; okay?! Keep kickin as brother!

[@TBRP99]

Thank you for this.

[@robertdrolet5785]

bonjour, j’écris en fançais car ça semble bien ta langue maternelle. Je viens de recevoir une plieuse comme la tienne et tes explications sont simples et faciles à comprendre, merci

[@andrecyr2627]

De rien mon ami !

[@jamesphillips7283]

I've got harbor freight floor bender I bend 1/4×2 and 1/4×1 1/2 all day no problem

[@SouthernGround]

same here as per spec. "Horrible Fate" bender here too. 5/16 on the round dies, 3/16 90°

[@craigversetti5700]

OK , OK , OK. OK 👌

[@joebob7344]

Ok,okay,okayed

[@ghilreese3413]

What is the idea of the shim under the flat? Thanks for the video.

[@andrecyr2627]

To keep all components on the same work plane.

[@LoBeau53]

So that the lower leg of the bending arm can rotate under it.

[@TV-gy1nf]

What was that metal piece you used to make corrections?

[@edgeluk]

Great video! please can you tell me what are the diameters of small and big holes in frames? Thanks a lot

[@andrecyr2627]

small: 3/8", big: 11/16"

[@edgeluk]

@@andrecyr2627 Thanks a lot

[@Eddie-ev9bv]

@@andrecyr2627 3/8" = 10 mm and 11/16" = 18 mm.

[@steveposey8446]

It's all about leverageIt's all about leverage,, That's why the handle extends out ... Work smarter not harder !!! Take a series of magnets 🧲 for temporary stops .. Also as levers to keep leval and horizontal when you start your bend ...

[@andrecyr2627]

Good idea Steve. Thanks for that!

[@pacosanchez5298]

Very good job!! Thank you.

[@lindseysturkie2205]

Wonder about some indication lines on the stand to show angles as you're bending so you don't have to keep taking the work piece out to check?

[@andrecyr2627]

That's a good idea!

[@fakiirification]

thats what the holes are for on the ring around the bending arm. you can drop a pin in the hole and stop your bend at a repeatable spot.

[@joebob7344]

@@fakiirification thanks for the comment about dropping in the pin,how many people are making these videos without really knowing about that feature

[@andrecyr2627]

Cheap bender… good idea!

[@richhowell6874]

Did you do a video on round stock? Would this bend rebar?

[@andrecyr2627]

Bending round stock will damage the machine. Depending on the diameter of your material, you can bend in a vice using a pipe. Thicker material will require heat or a shop press.

[@andrecyr2627]

No video on round stock. I make a jig and tack weld it to the table. Won’t be making videos anymore since covid is done and it’s back to regular teaching.

[@andrecyr2627]

Rebar would mar your dies. Not a good idea if you want to keep everything in good condition. Bending rebar in a vice with oxy-acetylene works well.

[@MrKeebler25]

Hello you said on this video it’s not for round stock is that true only flat stock?

[@andrecyr2627]

Bending round stock with this device will damage it.

[@SouthernGround]

Odd, I have bent 5/8 many times, no damage.

[@andrecyr2627]

Well you can bend round stock, but it will damage your dies. Up to you to decide if it’s worth it or not.

[@sydneycooperstein5463]

How do you build make a 36-in or 48-in circle

[@andrecyr2627]

A slip roll. Works great for 16 gauge or thinner.

[@lindseysturkie2205]

Wonder about heating up the stock to make it bend easier?

[@andrecyr2627]

No need to heat up stock that is 1/8" thick or less. Definitely heat up anything 3/16" or thicker.

[@andrecyr2627]

Don’t need to heat up 1/8 steel. I would not bend 3/16 or thicker cold with a compact bender.

[@cristiancruz4089]

Gracias!

[@melissatopham4018]

Im surprised there arent any angle marks on the bender to help keep you true

[@jamesphillips7283]

Because different materials and different dies would make it off

[@lorrainedsuda7202]

Kay!

[@baconsledge]

Don’t go bowling loaded, eh! Hoser.

[@terryboomershine6812]

OKAY...

[@dontwanttobeforcedtogoogle6636]

OK Eh

[@pelassancho24]

Dam you talk to much dude! I learned from your video but boy was it painful!

[@andrecyr2627]

Glad you learned something!

[@jtwp1770]

i just dont like u

[@rvierra7235]

Thank you for the post. What bender would one use to bend up to 90 degree angles in 1/8" flat stock that is 4" wide?? ps..I dont think the head of your square survived the making of this video!😂😂

[@andrecyr2627]

A heavy brake, probably hydraulic. Could probably also do it with 1/4 angle iron and oxy-acetylene. It’s tough to bend thicker than 16 gauge at home without buying expensive specialized equipment.