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I’ve used one of these (https://www.toolstation.com/pipe-bending-spring/p37655?store=KA&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=558571386879&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCKUU1i4unHzVFi-Q2NI8TGKY-teT25lsZ2XkNdTttLE-Ans52JhXWRoCyJEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) to bend stays before, just put them inside the spring instead of putting the spring inside for copper pipe. You still have to be gentle though.
Or if you want to see what you’re doing these ( https://www.screwfix.com/p/lever-tube-bender-6-8-9mm/17898?tc=BT2&ds_kid=92700055262507126&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCEX52cPOwq5XubHAauBgBMXjsvT-w33GxuvQEoxAqc6DJchr1aSephoCa2IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) work really well for a little more investment. -
has anyone bent Tubus rack stays? Whats the technique? They are so light, I am worried I'll break it.
Put in a vice and pulled, didn't need to make any crazy bends.
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Good technique for bending a pipe is to fill it with sand and seal the ends, it reduces the chance of it folding instead of bending. I bent some 6/8mm Aluminium tubing using this method and a tool like Chaley's second link (aliexpress special). Worked a treat.
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has anyone bent Tubus rack stays? Whats the technique? They are so light, I am worried I'll break it.