Sort of plumbing related... 22mm Bending

[neds]

OK Is it me or does anyone else struggle bending 22mm copper pipe? I can start the bend off with one arm of the bender on the floor and doing it that way. Anyone strong enough to use just their arms? I do go to the gym but find this exercise impossible at the moment. Would love to use just the arms to bend it with just my arms! Feel like a weakling

How do you guys get on?

 

[mgheating]

wack your foot on the 15mm side

makes it a lot easier

 

[kirkgas]

i usually start the bend by pulling down on the 22mm lever side, then flip the machine over then push down on the other side, works for me

 

[neds]

Yeah I also got a technique to get the bend round using floor/foot etc.. just wondered if anyone was strong enough to use just their arms? I'm sure its possible

 

[WDIK]

wondered if anyone was strong enough to use just their arms? I'm sure its possible

NATURALLY why not?

 

[namsag]

Better not use a spring either you may hurt your week knees..

 

[gasgirl1]

get some taties down ya lad.

 

[Burnerman]

Using new pipe and doing the full bend at one go helps...copper work hardens with age and working.
(I can't do it either...clamp the bender in a vice if poss)
John

 

[petit_pablo]

When i was an apprentice no one in our college group could bend 22mm without using floor, even the big lads.

I still use floor to put bends in 22

 

[kevindgas]

i can do it, but i don't very often.
the secrets are new pipe and clean the guide and former regularly with a bit of abrasive tape. also don't have the nut joining the arms too tight

 

[gigz]

What a bunch of wimps I use a hilmor glm and dont use the floor (smashed too many ornaments over the years ) Get some raw meat down ya.