polkat Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I've always cold bent, but recently I was given one of those charcoal igniters that some folks like to use to make homemade benders, so I thought I'd build one. Building it will be no problem for me, but I got to wondering what size pipe to use. Considering the tight C bout bends, I was wondering if a 2-1/2" diameter would be too big. Any opinions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Ben Conover Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Buy a new bending iron, it's easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 1" diameter is about the upper limit unless you're using an unusual model. I use a store-bought bending iron. It was sold as an "instant heat" curling iron. Cost me $8 new, adjustable temp with thermostat and heats up in one minute and 15 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkat Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Naw, I'll build this one. I've got all the parts except the pipe, and building one is no sweat. Hi capt! Now that I think about it, I'm just going to build a few cornerless instruments, and then I'll probably quit making and concentrate on playing. The cornerless have far milder contures, so a wider pipe might work okay. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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