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Best way to bend pipe for exhaust? - E_KEL95 - 02-04-2014

As title, got a lenght of pipe needing bent to shape have a pipe bender here an got one bit bent but its kinked it, so whats the best way to get the last bit bent to shape?


RE: Best way to bend pipe for exhaust? - bashbarnard - 02-04-2014

Heat it first then bend it. Also helps to blow air down the inside to stop it kinking


RE: Best way to bend pipe for exhaust? - powerandtorque - 02-04-2014

Filling the pipe with wet sand and temporarily capping the ends will help prevent it kinking.