My bar bender.. ( simple manual bending setup)

Hi
I made a simple bar bender for my own use.
Because i have small shop, i wanted to integrate it to my table.
Drilled holes trough two 7mm thick mild steel plates and my wooden 50mm thick table, at the same time.
Plate on top of the table is threaded, and lower plate is bolted to it throught table with 12 bolts.
Easy to expand later with templates with different shapes and radiuses.
Tools used:
Evolution evosaw 355 chop saw
Evolution evosaw 230 circular saw
Evolution evomag 50 mag drill.
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Angle grinder & random orbital sander.
Kemppi mls 3000 tig.
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Instructable: www.instructables.com/id/Manual-Bar-Bender-Scrolling-Tool/

[@gregstanley1075]

I've been looking for an elegant but flexible design for a bar bender and this one is the best I've seen. A lot of drilling and some welding with my everlast.

[@robertthomas6127]

Nothing like a workshop with the right tools to do the job.

[@wandakowalski7063]

Hi ... Didn't mean to be critical and I always appreciate people who make an effort to provide info for other diyers ... I just meant to say that your process, a really good way, is just not possible for people such as myself who is online searching for a truly "simple" way of bending a few rods. But thanks for your response ...

Yep. I know. But this idea can be simplified too. Just drill couple holes to thick enough board and stick pieces of rod to them. Then use crowbar to make the bend. Bending a rod doesn't actually need many tools at all. Do you have a vise?

[@byronskikersakov3512]

Oops, there goes the paint job, hahaha. Tuomas it was a pleasure to see you in action. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are skills that are unfortunately, rarely seen in this day and age. So hats off to you for sharing your art with us, your video was truly inspiring.

Byronski Kersakov Thank you very much! Yeah. I removed the paint afterwards.. That was somekind of brainfreeze, i didn't suppose to paint it. 😊

[@204samtube]

Very nice! ...from one who gets a great deal of satisfaction from designing and making tools that work well; even if they lack some convenient features. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@happykayaker9027]

Don't have a clue what you were doing, but you did it so well. I wish you had voice instructions along with your vid, something I might consider trying, not so much to make what you made, but to utilize your skills in the productions of other things. I had Shop in the 8th grade over 40 yrs ago covering some of your skills, enjoyed it, but forgot most of it. Watching you made me want ot revisit this again. Thanks for posting!!!

[@garywills5682]

Nice build , love the new style chop saws . Beat the abrasive I have hands down. But twenty years ago it's what we had.

[@leokalaitzis]

Perfect welding skills and perfect project!Waiting for the next one keep on man!!!

Leonidas Kalaitzis Thank you very much!

[@FranconiaFriend]

Possibly the best design vid I've seen on YT. Great ad for Evolution too!

FranconiaFriend Thanks buddy!

[@eloyworkshop541]

UN PROYECTO ESPECTACULAR!!! muy buen trabajo compañero, el último cuadrado me impresionó!!! Funciona realmente bien

[@IgotHeliFever]

That has to be one of the nicest bar benders I've ever seen commercial or homemade! Excellent Job! This one you need to make plans for! & let me know .

[@hypersmudge1]

Fantastic workmanship! Great results. Thanks for posting.

Thank you very much from commenting!

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Excellent. Well thought through and executed. Neat welding too.

[@co4377]

Not simple, but amazing!

[@lovelycars1]

Speed is hilarious. Good job. Speedy mad scientist.

[@rlm98253]

Excellent design and fabrication.

[@danielmartinez-cj5di]

Easy enough to make with the tools that I have and an everlast welder. Thanks for the tips.

[@bosun1724]

very nice, very nice, your very tricky i picked up some neat little tricks from ya, i like the wood block guide to start your taps & i especially liked your work socks, nothing quite like your home shop !!

[@TomMakeHere]

Nice design! Simple and lots of modular options

Affetkak Thank you!

[@das250250]

I like this design but I couldn't help but think are all those holes necessary on the base?

[@kevingifford1212]

That is bad ass! But I only need to bend flat bar for leather bag frames. I'll share this video with the Makers Space at my college though. Would be awesome to see them make one.

[@KravchenkoAudioPerth]

Nice elegant design. I think I may make something similar. Got to do a bit of research. Thanks for the work you put into making this video Tuomas

Kravchenko Audio Thank you for watching it. 😊

[@oraclescave]

Thomas that was very cool Definitely built to last a long time. And the templates actually looked really arty, but very functional device. Good job

ORACLE'S CAVE Thanks buddy!

[@jeffreymartinez306]

Two much work in making bender need something simple nice set up you got by the way

[@PoutsNKsul]

Your work is amazing. Well Done!

[@Pushyhog]

I use a divider like that. Love it. What a shop! Your incredible. Tell us what you do. Retired, engineering, machinists all in one. See better with it white.

Pushyhog First i was a machinist, then i did assembling couple years, last 15 years i have done mostly plate manufacturing and welding. During the years i have got three degrees about metal working. In my job, we make componets for paper machines, gas turbines, windmills, propulsion systems... Focus is in big objects with small toleranses and high quality welding reguirements. One of a kind builds or small series. That gives good possibility to learn new things every day. 😊

[@jorgenlannock]

that is some serious steelcutting you are doing there mate! that looks like a good design. i myself are still looking for a sort bender like that,.

Thanks mate! Yes, those saw's seems to cut thicker materials too, and without any problems. That makes things much easier or faster to do than before. :)

[@albionwatts6000]

Yeah yeah yeah,, we are all impressed with your tool collection.!!!

Albion Watts 😚

[@notwrkn2mch]

Fantastic Job....... You sure know what your doing. enjoyed the video

Joe Z Thank you!

[@brianburnssailorslife5383]

Nice bender!

[@opasworkshop8373]

Great job my friend your metal working skills are getting better and better every video keep on creating.

Opa's Workshop Thank you Opa!

[@CiderMillBarbecue]

super nice Jig very useful. Nice craftmanship

Thank you very much!

[@TheMinishKid]

This was absolutely fascinating to watch!

A Palmer Thanks!

[@Harinair72]

My favourite metal whisperer!

Hari Nair 😊 Thank you!

[@tomcosta47]

SIMPLE REALLY !!! WHO HAS TOOLS LIKE THAT

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Works great . Nice design .

Glen mckelvey Thanks buddy!

[@dontnubblemebro]

Great work, exceptionally versatile machine! But those bolts locking the pins in look like a pain. Have you considered grooving the pins at the appropriate heights, then using thread in spring loaded ball detents? Just a wee tap and you can adjust them in either direction. You've already got tapped holes, so there's nothing to installing them.

Good idea. Thank you!

[@SekAustria]

WOW you got so many power tools, i hope i can have them someday. nice and unique bar bender by the way. (Y)

Sek Austria Thank you! I think that soon you have them. 😊

[@joewhatsup]

Great job sir!

[@petergregory5286]

Y’ paint got scratched! Apart from that it is a great bit of kit. When you started drilling into a pristine bench I thought you weren’t being very careful, but you had me fooled. Regards

[@TLervis]

Great video and awesome tool. I see you have the evolution steelsaw. If I may ask, what size of saw did you go with, 7 1/4” or 9” ?

[@paulreynolds5047]

Really nice but you have made me realise how crap my own attempts to do metal work is. Fantastic stuff.

paul reynolds Thanks. More you done, more you learn. All must start from the zero. Ones just have started earlier.

[@lasurvivor47]

Very creative....excellent work!

Thank you very much!

[@MikeyMack303]

Very nice work! Thank you for sharing that with us!

michael mccartin Thank you for watching it!

[@TheYavy]

Amazing work.. i really need to build something similar to this

[@3982100]

Excellent job for space and time sir 👍👍

Thank you!

[@AtticusDraco]

you surprised me at first by drilling holes in to your bench top didnt know where you were going with that

Atticus Draco 😊

[@AtticusDraco]

good job btw

Atticus Draco Thanks a lot!

[@bombaydan]

Fantastic work

Danny Mistry Thank you!

[@fernandoreti4905]

Fantástico. sou seu fã

[@raulduke7142]

Anyone that disliked this video is wrong. That is pure greatness.

[@Scratchthejeepguy]

Great job, but why the need for the holes to be layer out in an arc?

Scratchthejeepguy No "need" its just easier to get them symmetrical. Also it gives more distance options between "centerblock" and "support". If you place centerpoint somewhere in the arc, those "aid holes" ain't so far away than they would be if holes we're in four straight lines.

[@cheesya157]

Another masterpiece! Youve got some upgrades on your shop dont you? Btw, gotta get my stuff recorded, hope you enjoy it! Keep up the good work, Cheers, Ramalho.

[@jeffreyyeager1398]

Very nice build and design. I bet it was a bit of a challenge for you to get the bugs worked out of the design before you made the video. Do you sell them? I'm sure people would buy it if they need to bend lots of rod. I think it is a great idea for bending round stock. 👍

[@tykellerman6384]

Very clever idea 👍

[@btrswt35]

Maybe this has already been asked or said, but why drill the holes in the base plate in that spiral pattern?

[@gandhibabuthegreat3249]

simply superb bro

Gandhi Babu The Great Thank you!

[@GbpsGbps-vn3jy]

Great vertical drill, what's the model and the price?

Its Evolution evomag50 www.amazon.com/Evolution-EVOMAG50-Industrial-Magnetic-Drill/dp/B074WD69CV

[@outdoorparadise5743]

Looks good man

[@allanatwick1606]

Wicked tool, you can make me one when you get bored cheers lol

[@zorro587]

Nice job Tuomas. Still jealous of your drill..... :-)

Nige Mullins 😊 Thanks! Its a great drill!

[@kayartist]

so can you make me one? how much? will it bend 20mm roundbar?

[@2manysigns]

SIMPLE ???? Awesome !

[@sirTimithiusReviewsProducts]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮Amazing!!! Truly! I wish I had one

Thank you!

[@marcelochagas4429]

Legal...Parabéns!

[@Mr.AndrewsMusic]

wow, that is impressive!

Thank you!

[@GeoManTips]

Good idea

[@teresamarcoccio977]

It looks simple

[@pjhalchemy]

Holy Kadoodle Tuomas! Nice design and functionality, always creative. Nothing like a little sacred geometry to give you the versatility. How big of round bar can you comfortably bend with it? 1" (25mm) on centers? Again WoW, your weld skills almost match your angle grinder skills...masterful! ~¿@ Thanks for sharing this!! ~PJ

pjsalchemy Thanks buddy. I have tried 25mm, it can be bent. I think radius is what sets the limits. Bigger radius-> thicker material.

[@pjhalchemy]

1" bar...wow, must about lift the workbench off the ground! @¿@ Yes the radius will set the limits, and the distance between centers of the holes. Thanks Bud, impressive design.

[@patricknovakdepaula889]

Muito bom parabéns amigo.

[@razorburns8651]

What kind of welder is 5that,my mig spits a splatters all over the place.

alejandro Tig.

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

Ootko ollu tyytyväinen tuohon evoluutio sahaan? Meinannu ostaa mutta epäilyttää kuinka hyvin toimii putkien ja palkkien (suoraan) sahaaminen?

Olen ollut. Suoraa tulee ja terä kestää pitkään.

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

@ Et varmaan muista hintaa? Huomasin nimittäin että sinulla on eri malli kuin mitä itse katselin. Toi on selvästi se parempi malli joka on tehty vähän reilummasta raudasta.

[@glenking3337]

What model is that mag drill and the table you use with it?

[@glenking3337]

Nevermind Evo mag 50 lol.

[@kelliewood5245]

Is there a reason why you chose to tig weld it rather than weld it with a powerimig?

Kellie Wood No splatters. No other reason.

[@aliasgarkhan5196]

Sir you are superb

[@MichaelRoachWV]

Definitely 50 steps past simple lol, but great!

[@tray8411]

Simple??? Great work

[@RickRose]

Great design. I'm going to have to watch that layout sequence about 20 more times before I understand what you were doing there. Does Evolution sponsor you?

Rick Rose Thank you. Yes, Evolution sponsors me.

[@RickRose]

That's awesome. You showcase their products well. I love that chopsaw and mag drill. You're giving me great ideas for my small shop.

Rick Rose Thank you! Great if you find my toughts usefull!

[@10knucklechuckle]

How do you find the Evolution saw? I've seen mixed reviews on the brand.

10knucklechuckle I have used my saws over a year now, and have anything bad to say. Im still using original blades and i have cut quite a lot with them. Reviews are little complicated thing, much depends from what tools reviewer is used to use.

[@10knucklechuckle]

Cool , thx for the reply :)

10knucklechuckle You're welcome.

[@DEADB33F]

Will this bend hollow tube or does it kink it?

James Bradwell Hollow tube needs shaped dies, and bigger radius. But its possible. Tubes with very thick wall, and large bending radius can be bent with these dies too.

[@anatolytitov4169]

Awesome! Resopect from Russia! =)

Anatoly Titov Thank you very much!

[@lunarmation]

Very Nice.

Landis Reed Thanks!

[@iverson2095]

sweet man, thanks for the vid!

iverson2095 You're welcome! Thank you for checking it out!

[@tuomoanttila206]

Monenko millin tappeja noi on?

[@sankett2598]

How can we use it to do full ring

[@gabrieldai88]

This is awesome

gabriel dai Thank you!

[@jenseneering]

What evolution blade was that you used?

jenseneering steel cutting blade: www.evolutionpowertools.com/us/steel/blades.php

Dark blue. For mild steel.

[@jenseneering]

Thanks for the quick reply.

[@davidrobot7818]

Great design build. But the welding(strobe lighting) effects can be very dangerous.

[@outdoorparadise5743]

I agree

David Robot Yep. Sorry. I usually weld without pulse on. But forgot it. Thst makes it extra flashy.

[@Demymaker]

Very good

[@oleksandr4685]

Excuse me, what kind of welding did you use?

[@pheenix42]

It's called 'TIG' welding, for Tungsten Inert Gas.

[@thebrokenbone]

great job!! although we seem to have different levels of "simple" :D:D:D. just joking. take care. pete

p penca Thanks! 😊

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

lol - start with couple G's worth of worth of machine tools...

[@lilsammich8252]

You simply need a 100k shop to make this simple tool. Great job though.

[@diecksl]

Ok, not that simple as the video title says. But very nice build, I am jealous :-)

Lejf Diecks Idea is simple. Needs just little work.

[@AlexA-yj9ft]

This is extremely simple

[@thomassinclair4675]

Excellent!!

Thomas Sinclair Thank you@

[@sagargee8626]

Nice job

Sagar Gee Thank you!

[@FTF96]

I guess anything is simple if you have access to a metal shop, which is literally what KZbin viewers don’t have

Yep.. But you don't actually need to use same tools that i did. Drill and tool for cutting steel, are only requirements. All welds could be replaced with bolt connections. When you co-op with the tool manufactures, they wan't to see them in use too.

[@StuffIMade]

wow, wow, wow, wow!

[@lvd2001]

Excellent Design...But I don't think it is simple to make...needs a lot of equipments to make this

Liem Duong I tought, that the idea / design is very simple. It can be done many ways and many different tools.

[@Ghryst]

yea, id especially recommend you dont use handheld circular saws to cut mild steel ffs.. thats a good way to lose a head or two

[@patrickperry6945]

Ghryst VanGhod Those saws, and blades, are designed for that purpose. This guy looks like he knows what he’s doing. Does give me the heeby jeebies though, since I’ve never used one of these types of tools

[@Ghryst]

no dude, those are not smooth edged blades made for mild steel. stop making up bullshit when you admit you dont know wtf yr talking about. and the hend-held, hand-fed, large-toothed nature of a circular saw is inherently wrong for mild steel. he's lucky he didnt bind the blade and shatter it. he obviously has zero training, or at least training from someone who also doesnt know wtf theyre doing. these are the kinda stupid shortcuts that keep insurance costs through the roof for employers (and therefore you wages lower)

[@ArcaneTinker]

Ghryst VanGhod the Evo saws are designed to cut metal. I have used them on a professional capacity as a sheet metal worker. They are loud and they don't feel right to plow into metal, but that is what they were designed to do and they seem to do just fine. That being said, they are too pricey to be found in my workshop, I will stick with my portaband and my cut off disks in my angle grinder for a few more years

[@fadisabsabi9968]

very nice

Fady Sabsaby Thanks

[@DilliWasi10]

Genius!

Bofors Agent Thanks!

[@DilliWasi10]

Tuomas Soikkeli - i would like to buy one. Can provide you with dimentions of the mandrels. Where can i reach u? -bf (india)

[@jp-makes]

a..amazing...!