Pro-Tools Large Radius Bender - Manual (Page 6)

3 ROLL BENDER
FAQ’s
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Q: CAN I BEND COMPLETE CIRCLES?
A: THIS BENDER WILL NOT BEND COMPLETE CIRCLE. IT WILL BEND HALF CIRCLES.
Q: WHAT IS THE LARGEST O.D. TUBING I CAN USE IN IT?
A: WE RECOMMEND 2” ROUND TUBE & 1 1/2 PIPE. IT WILL ALSO BEND 2” SQUARE.
Q: HOW DO I MAKE A REPEAT BEND?
A: PLACE A MARK ON THE SIDE OF THE FRAME BY HANDLE. THIS WILL LET YOU
GET KNOW WHEN YOU ARE AT THE RIGHT HEIGHT..
Q: WHAT IS THE THINNEST WALL I CAN USE IN IT?
A: WALL THICKNESS DEPENDS ON A RATIO OF O.D. AND RADIUS AS A RULE OF
THUMB ANYTHING ABOVE .065” WILL GIVE YOU A NICE BEND WITHOUT WRINKLES.
Q: WHERE SHOULD I PLACE THE BOTTOM ROLLERS TO START A BEND?
A: YOU TYPICALLY WANT TO START WITH THE ROLLER TO THE FARTHEST
POSTION APART AND WORK YOUR WAY IN TO THE DESIRED RADIUS.