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cupmagic Loyal user 249 Posts |
I'm working on my work area part of my home. Well, is there good method how to bend metal pipes at home. In 90 degress, 45 degrees and any form of angle...
Thanks. Help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks again |
Dr_Stephen_Midnight Inner circle SW Ohio, USA 1555 Posts |
Contact Ian McColl (often posts in "All Tied Up"). He knows metal bending.
Steve
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Grandillusionsmagic Loyal user 270 Posts |
Depends on the type of pipe, but there are pipe benders. check a rental company, they propably have some, but you can also buy them at home improvement stores (and others)
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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
Hiya, Cup:
As mentioned above, pipe benders are available for rent or purchase; bending even fairly thick-walled pipe is pretty easy with the right equipment and a bit of practise. EMT (thin-walled tubing found in the electrical aisle at home centers) can be readily bent with a tool costing less than $45.00. For some reason, this tool is known as a "pipe bender." However, depending on the type of construction you have in mind, can you do without bending? By that I mean there's a ton of fittings in the plumbing aisle that plumbers use for hooking up 1/2" and larger straight pipe into various bends - 1/8 bend, 1/4 bend, 1/2 bend (22.5, 45, and 90 degrees, respectively). These threaded connections can join pipes "cold" (no welding or soldering needed) and may be applicable to your intended use. Best of luck, Leland |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Pipe Benders are the way to go. I would go with the solder connections for a couple of reasons if you decide not to bend them. 1) they are cheaper than threaded connections 2) Soldering is pretty easy with new pipe.
It all depends also on what you are using the pipe for (air, water, gas, or just something to hang stuff on). Richard
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
On my site, Brookes Owens has free instructions for bending PVC pipe without having it collapse on you at the bend. His main secret (am I allowed to reveal pipe bending secrets in a magic forum?) is to fill the pipe with sand.
Professor Spellbinder
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
The specific type of metal pipe was not given in your post. However, remember that bending cast pipe is very dangerous. It crumbles. My best experience has been with companies that make iron gates, pens, and fences for that type work on 2" and above pipe.
Lucy and I use a lot of EMT (electrial metal tubing). The tools are relatively inexpensive from Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. and easy to used. The disadvantage is that for each size pipe, you start over with new tools. If you can only afford one size for starters, try 3/4". It is generally available and reasonably strong. Component parts are also available even at Wal-mart. Good Luck! Bob Magic By Sander |
cupmagic Loyal user 249 Posts |
Well thanks for all the kind replies,
I know that there is lots of kinds of pipes out there. But I believe I will stick to copper pipes for this time round. Well the intention of bending pipes is to do levitation illusions. Is copper pipe strong enought for levitations.... Well as I believe most of you reccomended me for those fitting pipes.. WEll I prefer solid whole pipe bending as I afraid the joints are not strong enought for levitation. Safey first. Thanks |
Grandillusionsmagic Loyal user 270 Posts |
Copper pipe will not be strong enough for a levitation, you will need to talk to a steel company and get cold rolled steel pipe. they will have to bend it, but could also weld it for you
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kregg Inner circle 1950 Posts |
If I understand the use, it might be better to have the steel welded together. If you insist on pipe, to solid iron, make sure you know the loads for the diameter.
Good Luck, Kregg
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cupmagic Loyal user 249 Posts |
Well if that's the idea using of steel pipes..I believe it will weights a tons !!
Can we make this more lighter and stronger or any replacement of steel pipes or bars...? As my show is travelling about. Thanks and hope to find the ans here. |
Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
Cup:
Steel bar, engineered for correct load and bent to specs by a good machine shop: Costly. Effective levitation leaving audience gasping in wonder: Valuable. Avoidance of litigation brought by injured levitation subject claiming faulty workmanship resulting in an avoidable hazard: Priceless. Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer choice. Leland |
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