[DeTomaso] NPC: recommendations for best tool for fuel line bending

[Jerry Knotts]

I have found that if you fill the tube with sand you must seal both ends 
or the sand runs away from the bend.

jerry

On 6/4/2013 8:14 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> I've used one very much like this:
> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900675/overview/
>
> It seems to work well.  Be advised, if you try to make a bend radius too
> small, you'll end up with a kink, which you don't really want, that's
> why a tubing bender is a must, and you must tightly control the piece
> you are bending.
>
> As Michael points out, stuffing it with something like sand can help it
> retain shape as you bend it too, though I've not tried it.  Just be sure
> if you do use something like that, blow it out really well before use.
>
> Asa
>
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> On 6/4/2013 10:53 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
>> Most are pretty equal, start with a Harbor Freight unit and some junk fuel
>> line to practice.
>>
>> If it doesn't work, return it and go spend the approx 3X more you will
>> elsewhere.
>>
>> A great trick is to fill the tube with sand while you are bending it.
>>
>> Michael Shortt
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM,<cengles at cox.net>  wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Forum,
>>>
>>>
>>>                   I need to put some well controlled small bends in some
>>> 3/8" fuel line.   What would you recommend for the best tube bender?
>>>
>>>                                  Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
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