SteveB wrote:

I want to buy a pipe bender for some rare pipe bending. Although if I
actually had one, I'd probably upgrade to extremely infrequently.

Mostly inch and a quarter, inch and a half light stuff with mild bends.
Handrail type stuff and if I want short radius stuff, I'd buy the component
pieces.

Would you buy the HF or El Cheapo units or spend a little more for a better
one?

Experiences, opinions, and caveats appreciated.

Steve

Personally, I would start with the better of the HF units and then start
modifying and upgrading it.