pipe bending

[nitro4lf]

trying 2 build a frame like the one in the projects page for a mini chopper but i really don't want to spend money on a hydraulic pipe bender will the 3/4" conduit bender work for the 3/4" pipe or can i use a smaller pipe diameter or any one know of a cheap pipe bender don't really care if its manual just as long its cheap this is only for a one time project

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95806

[ineed2fly]

A conduit bender may work if it's mild steel. Worst case scenario you return it. If it bends rigid it should be fine. Just realize that comes without a handle and is plastic. I would go to home depot, they have them w/ handles and all metal, far better bender for what you want to do.

[ironman]

trying 2 build a frame like the one in the projects page for a mini chopper but i really don't want to spend money on a hydraulic pipe bender will the 3/4" conduit bender work for the 3/4" pipe or can i use a smaller pipe diameter or any one know of a cheap pipe bender don't really care if its manual just as long its cheap this is only for a one time project

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95806

check out the one that is orange and comes with all the different size to bend pipe its on sale for 69.99 works great i got one and thats what i use it wont brake like that plastic one either.H.F. that store rocks except for those wheels they have they last about a day or two :ack2:

[ineed2fly]

How are their trailer tires? I could understand those wheelbarrows running down but do the trailer ones hold up?

[jr dragster Tyler]

I have carilse tires 9 1/2 inch wide. there trailer-like tires for off road trailers and there rated for 55 mph.

[ironman]

How are their trailer tires? I could understand those wheelbarrows running down but do the trailer ones hold up?
the ones they sell for 10.00 each rim and tire 4 inch dont buy if i wasyou they are not worth the money.you get what you pay for and now i see why:mad2:

[Roy Vanas]

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[sayre315]

it would only work if you use 1/2'' pipe in the 3/4'' conduit bender
because pipe is I.D.(inside diamitar) and conduit and tubing is O.D.(outside diamiter)
3/4'' pipe is actually about 1 1/6'' or somthin around there
and 1/2'' would be 13/16'' or between 3/4-7/8'' either way there the same

[kibble]

Not all of us have access to a fancy bender. :(

[Roy Vanas]

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stop by,bring your cart, its dangerous,have some fun!
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[Explicit Error]

Ironman, You say the HF tires suck ? =O Dont tell me that . i bought me 4 HF Wheels at 15$ each . Payed about 70$ and that hurt . They better last me 5 years =D Havnt tested them yet .

[AutoMX]

yard use wheels suck, like the wheelbarrow ones. the trailer ones (will say DOT approved) will last a long time.