I have never "crimped" any tubing I've bent using a fairly cheap tubing
bender. Harbor freight has one like I've been using for under $5. Here is
there page to it:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/DisplayItem.taf?ItemNumber=3755
Mine wasn't purchased from them, but it was still under $10 and looks just
like this one.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Simmeth <bill@merchantsoft.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 1:06 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Bending Tubing
> I'm working on replacing brake lines and would like to make the
> replacements myself, but have never done it before. My first few
> practice attempts with a cheapo tube-bender resulted in crimped tubing.
> What is the secret? Should the tube be heated? Should I spend a little
> extra for the more expensive "cam" style bender?
>
> Appreciate any and all input,
>
> Bill Simmeth
> 57 3200
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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