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Old 22-02-2013, 03:34 PM
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Hey Steffen,

that's very intuitive. I have a pipe bender from my days on the tools, but I confess I'd never have thought of sand. Very clever.

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Kennards hire out pipe bending kits.

Apparently, filling the pipe with dry sand and plugging both ends lets you bend it without folding, 30 to 40 degrees should be doable that way. Some heat will probably help, too.

Cheers
Steffen.

EDIT: Also: http://www.metalgeek.com/archives/2005/05/01/000047.php
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