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Bending Steel Tube For Exhaust
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Dobbin



Joined: 15 May 2013
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Location: Central Scotland
PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:31 pm    Post subject: Bending Steel Tube For Exhaust Reply with quote
Has anyone any experience in using one of those 'cheap' pipe benders to bend 42mm 1 5/8" exhaust pipe or to be precise tube? I've watched various videos on line but still not sure about it. I've tried a few of the methods, filling with sand, using a die that's a bit tight and whilst they work to an extent aren't fool proof, or at least not for this fool....laugh please it's a joke. I wish to make a new exhaust with a couple of bends but so far no joy. Any help would be appreciated. I'm going to keep trying as I'm sure I'll master it before I run out of pipe.....or the will to live.
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ka



Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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Location: Orkney.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pre formed bends are readily available!
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D4B



Joined: 28 Dec 2010
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Location: Hampshire UK
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
quick google search found these people in Glenrothes if it helps?

http://www.rjmpt.co.uk/exhausts.cfm
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