How Do I Use My Compact Bender

[darkside]

I purchased a compact bender and do not know how to use it. It did not come with any instructions. Can someone direct me to a website with very detailed instructions on how to make tyhe various bends in pipe metal. It came with various round dies and also a square block. What do I do with these? Please help in any way. I want to make some flower pot holders etc.........


Thanks guys.

 

[Cebby]

Do you mean this?

If it's that one, it is for bar stock and solid bar, not tubing or pipe. I have the bench version. Let me see if I can find the directions.

 

[mikeyr]

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals/31000-31999/31980.PDF

there is the instructions for the HF one, can't imagine any difference between HF and others (except for quality maybe)

 

[darkside]

Do you mean this?

If it's that one, it is for bar stock and solid bar, not tubing or pipe. I have the bench version. Let me see if I can find the directions.

Yes that is the one I have, I have the bench versio as well, no pole basically. If you can find the directions please let me know. I know the basic principles but not sure how to set my dies.

Thanks

 

[darkside]

Do you mean this?

If it's that one, it is for bar stock and solid bar, not tubing or pipe. I have the bench version. Let me see if I can find the directions.

Or even if you can purchase a book or video would be good. I really want to start using this new toy....

 

[Cebby]

Or even if you can purchase a book or video would be good. I really want to start using this new toy....

That link above to the PDF is what came with mine. It shows you some things and how to set up some sample bends. That is probably all you will find (regarding directions) for that model.

 

[darkside]

That link above to the PDF is what came with mine. It shows you some things and how to set up some sample bends. That is probably all you will find (regarding directions) for that model.

Thanks, they are a far cry better than what I have now, which is nothing. If you find anything else please let me know. Thanks again for your help

 

[Willy Victor]

Thanks, they are a far cry better than what I have now, which is nothing. If you find anything else please let me know. Thanks again for your help

Darkside can't help you with the bender but I was stationed at Argentia once upon a time. I hear the base is abandoned.

Willy Victor

 

[darkside]

Darkside can't help you with the bender but I was stationed at Argentia once upon a time. I hear the base is abandoned.

Willy Victor

Yes the base is closed (read abandoned now). What Unit did you serve with? I was in the Army for 14 years. Communications Regiment. Take care.