General Tool 153 Compound Tubing Bender

by General Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Compound tubing bender will bend copper, brass, thin wall tubing, aluminum, soft wire and rods

Product Description

Bend copper. Brass, thin-wall turbing, steel and aluminum up to 180 degrees in a single action. Extra-long ergonomically designed handles allow you to bend materials measuring 1/8" to 3/8" in diameter, including soft wire and rod, with ease. Calibrated markings from 10 degrees to 180 degrees make offsets and compound angles a breeze.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 4 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T81Y
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 153
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,935 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #85 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Cutters > Rebar Cutters & Benders

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for finish work, September 12, 2009

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D. Cristman (SF.,CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Tool 153 Compound Tubing Bender (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a plumber of 16 years.I needed a new tubing bender for a high end job that required i use ridged supply tubing on any fixture where the supply tube was visible by anyone standing in the room(toilet,wall hung sink,etc...).The 3/8 tubing was in a polished nickel finish.I thought i would try the General bender because i own a couple of General drain machines and have been happy with them.Priced reasonably, but by no means the cheapest, i ordered it.It came on time and in perfect condition.The bender has an aluminum body with long handles that i like.
I decided to do some practice bends on some common 3/8 chrome supply tubing .The bends came out with creases and also twisted the tubing in a weird way.It bends the tubing to the degree you want, but it leaves the finish twisted and marred.This bender was never used for the job it was purchased for.My advice is to pay a few dollars more for the RIDGID bender.