I have a $20 tubing bender that works OK. It's the kind with one handle and
two reversible mandrels that give you total of 4 sizes. However I seldom use
it and prefer to bend tubing around sockets or the like for all but very
sharp bends. Try practicing a few with sockets. With larger radius bends you
can correct location of bends and make adjustments as you go.
Grant 50 3100
Bill Simmeth wrote:
> I'm working on replacing brake lines and would like to make the
> replacements myself, but have never done it before. My first few
> practice attempts with a cheapo tube-bender resulted in crimped tubing.
> What is the secret? Should the tube be heated? Should I spend a little
> extra for the more expensive "cam" style bender?
>
> Appreciate any and all input,
>
> Bill Simmeth
> 57 3200
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