On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:25:35 +0000, Tony Bryer wrote:

In article , Martin wrote:
Are you using a pipe bending spring?
If not, you should be.

IMHO a bending spring is a waste of time.


Not with a pipe bender ....

Kinking used to be a problem with some continental-sourced tube but
I've not had this problem in 20 years.

Is is important that the round dies adnd the straight dies are
all firmly in place (but still with a slight possibility of movement).
Also a bit of lubrication is helpful.
The wheels are worth lubricating also.


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