What are the parts of a mini-pipe bender?
What are the parts of a mini pipe bender? |
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Mini pipe bender former |
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The former of a mini pipe bender has three slots for three different pipe diameters – more information can be found on the page.
It has markings for the angles 0°, 45°, 90°,135° and 180°. |
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Mini pipe bender holding clamp |
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The mini pipe bender has a holding clamp which clips over the end of the pipe to hold it in place whilst it is being bent. | |||
Built-in guide on a mini pipe bender |
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The mini pipe bender has a built-in guide to take the pressure off the pipe.
It works in the same way as a separate guide which is inserted on the dual pipe bender but is much smaller as the mini pipe bender caters for thinner pipes. |
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The guide has the markings O, R and L, these are the bend alignment markings which indicate to the user how far to pull the handle round the former.
The bend alignment markings are explained in further detail in the |
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Mini pipe bender handles |
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The mini pipe bender has two small handles which have a ridged end to aid the user’s grip.
The top handle, with the built-in guide, is used as leverage when bending the pipe. |
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