clarke pipe benders

[plantlife]

Hi,

Are the clarke pipe benders worth having? I'm wondering if i get one, will i use it. I know only I can answer that, but I've read they struggle with bending pipe (hollow) without kinking it.

www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/chv12-12-ton-hydraulic-pipe-bender

Anyone use one, and what do you use it for?

thanks

 

[balmerchris]

I have a sealey one the same as that and it is useless beyond about 30 degrees. if you get one try to keep the seam of the pipe to the ram side you will get a couple of more degrees bend before it starts to flatten on you.