Calling BENT FAB!

[badmatt]

I need to start bending up my fuel line, Im looking at 5/8" feed and 1/2" return stainless hard line do you have any good idea's on Who's bender to buy?

and what i should take into consideration while bending this up?

[B Schein]

I think SewageLock makes the nicest benders but the are also probably the most expensive they have rollers instead of a shoe for the flower. We have them where i work they are the best of stainless steel in my opinion the also have much longer handles than an imperial bender witch also makes it much easier to bend stainless.

[COYBILT]

mark where are you? you know you are the best in the industry in bending hardlines. get on here and give these folks some info.

mark I hope all is well at the shop and with the family.

[bentfab]

Originally Posted by badmatt

I need to start bending up my fuel line, Im looking at 5/8" feed and 1/2" return stainless hard line do you have any good idea's on Who's bender to buy?

and what i should take into consideration while bending this up?

Well Matt,

I started doning this stuff about 14 years ago. What I was taught with and learned is pretty much the same tools I use to this day. I think most people blow up this subject more than what it is. I've always used imperial eastman. There older style benders have always been the best because there a stout peace. If nessicary you can cut and re-weld the benders to suit your needs. I did this with a 3/8 bender about 13 years ago and I still use it today. In the last few years doing a lot of 5/8 feed lines having a heafty bender is your best friend. I do have one of the benders with the roller wheels on it. It's a nice peace but is limited on how you would bend the tube in certain situations (not being able to make tight bends back to back). Believe it or not e-bay would be a good source for the benders. Also get benders that are one size only. If you hav'nt got the tubing I do stock it in all sizes. Be careful also on the 5/8 tube. What I've learned with the larger sizes 5/8 and 3/4 the wall thickness needs to be a little thicker so it won't collapse when it's bent. Check out the web site if you already hav'nt and go to the mag section and read over the Hot Rod article it gives some more good insite. As for taking things into consideration when doing the job. That my friend has taken me 14 years, alot of money and alot of time. Just take your time plot things out and make sure the car has everything mounted(exhaust,pumps,filters,coolers,etc.) that way you know where to route and not hit or come close to heat sources or abrasion. If you have any questions feel free to call the shop. I hope this helps.

Mark
Bent custom & performance

[V8TV]

2nd on the Imperial Eastman tools... they make it easy even for people who don't bend lines all the time (like me...)

[badmatt]

WOW thanks for the insight mark!

Im just a lowley machinist trying to bend up some toobz..


Matt

[bentfab]

Originally Posted by badmatt

WOW thanks for the insight mark!

Im just a lowley machinist trying to bend up some toobz..


Matt

Thanks and no problem any time I can help !!! (That includes any one)

[DriftNasty]

Originally Posted by bentfab

Well Matt,

I started doning this stuff about 14 years ago. What I was taught with and learned is pretty much the same tools I use to this day. I think most people blow up this subject more than what it is. I've always used imperial eastman. There older style benders have always been the best because there a stout peace. If nessicary you can cut and re-weld the benders to suit your needs. I did this with a 3/8 bender about 13 years ago and I still use it today. In the last few years doing a lot of 5/8 feed lines having a heafty bender is your best friend. I do have one of the benders with the roller wheels on it. It's a nice peace but is limited on how you would bend the tube in certain situations (not being able to make tight bends back to back). Believe it or not e-bay would be a good source for the benders. Also get benders that are one size only. If you hav'nt got the tubing I do stock it in all sizes. Be careful also on the 5/8 tube. What I've learned with the larger sizes 5/8 and 3/4 the wall thickness needs to be a little thicker so it won't collapse when it's bent. Check out the web site if you already hav'nt and go to the mag section and read over the Hot Rod article it gives some more good insite. As for taking things into consideration when doing the job. That my friend has taken me 14 years, alot of money and alot of time. Just take your time plot things out and make sure the car has everything mounted(exhaust,pumps,filters,coolers,etc.) that way you know where to route and not hit or come close to heat sources or abrasion. If you have any questions feel free to call the shop. I hope this helps.

Mark
Bent custom & performance

Thank you for sharing this great info. We have started hard lining alot of our projects. we have a few different benders including some of the ones you use and have had good results.

I am interested to know what flare tool you are using.
this is the one we have http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAS-71475.html
we are happy with it but it flares to a 45 and AN fitting are 37 degrees. We haven't had any problems with leaks yet but we are concerned with the durability over time. I have done some looking and haven't been able to find 37 degree dies yet.
I would love to know how you do the flares!

Thanks for the time
Your work is amazing

Howard

[Mick Mc]

Originally Posted by bentfab

Well Matt,

I started doning this stuff about 14 years ago. .... I think most people blow up this subject more than what it is. Mark
Bent custom & performance

Yes, all of this bending is easy stuff.
Except for the 14 years of practice, practice, practice.

I'm still practicing with small steel line until my banker allows me try out some stainless.

How do you figure a bend radius again?

Pie r squared divided by the inverse tangent of sine?

If I need the curve to be here, where do I put the line in the bender?

If I bend it in the wrong direction, can I rebend it, or is now art?


Mick