Bender Questions???

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I just dug out my benchtop bender that I haven't used in a couple years and want to make some simple brackets.  I consulted the manual and its really horrible wriiten with lousy diagrams. Could anyone recommend any good books or websites that has diagrams for setting up the dies and bending flat bar and round rod?? Thanks.
Reply:Got a picture of the bender? Run some metal threw it, and make your own note book....
Reply:Its the cheap one from pittsburgh tools/harbor freight model #44094 and everyone complains about how crappy it is, but I used to be able to make some nice stuff with it.Are there any books??
Reply:Do a search on here for compact bender and it should pull up some stuff.  I have a link somewhere where we posted some set-up pictures and stuff...really helps.  I can't remember the link though.HTHMaxx Levell Racing...There Can Be Only One.
Reply:Maxx,Thanks so much. I found those photos you mentioned, printed them out and will put them with the instructions for next time I forget.MG
Reply:check out woodward fab.com,i saw a bender there that looks pretty good.i think it was under 200.00 bucks.
Reply:Try lowbucktools.com, they have metal working videos and How-to book.
Reply:Where were those photos I read about here?  I too have the Pittsburgh bender and I spent about a half hour trying to figute out how to make some die and 90* bends the first time out.Rackmaster
Reply:Rick,Try this link    Bender Stuff Scroll down and you'll see the links to the pics.Hope this helps...Later,Maxx Levell Racing...There Can Be Only One.