VEVOR 3/8-inch to 1-inch Manual Pipe Bender with 7 Dies: specs and uses

This VEVOR manual pipe bender shapes round tubing from 3/8 to 1 inch (10 to 25 mm) in diameter. It is a hand-operated tool, with no power source, and is intended for repair shops and workshops that need regular bends in steel, copper and similar tube.

What it can bend

VEVOR says the bender suits round stock only, with a wall thickness of 0.8 to 2.0 mm, which the listing summarizes as under 0.08 inch (2 mm). It lists iron pipe, steel and copper. Because the die supports the tube from the outside, a thin wall and a matching die help prevent kinking and flattening. Thicker walls or harder materials need more force than the tool is designed for.

Seven dies

The kit includes seven bending dies for 3/8, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1 inch tube, which is 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22 and 25 mm. VEVOR gives the bending radius as 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 110 and 113 mm, and the outer diameter of the half circle as 100, 119, 139, 159, 179, 225 and 225 mm. A die's radius sets the tightest bend you can make with that tube size, so check these numbers against your design.

Leverage and build

A long handle, 33.5 inches (86 cm) in total length with the handle on, provides leverage for bending without a hydraulic pump. VEVOR says the handle is shaped for comfort. The body is carbon steel and the heavy base is meant to keep the bender stable while you pull. The net weight is listed as 23 kg (50.7 lb), which is heavy for a hand tool but gives it stability. The package measures about 21.3 x 8.3 x 6.3 inches.

Typical jobs

VEVOR lists grilles, gates, balcony railings, patio furniture and general steel work, as well as construction and repair tasks. Bending a smooth curve instead of welding mitred joints is a common reason to own a bender.

Who it suits

It suits small fabrication and repair workshops, hobby metalworkers, and anyone building furniture or railings from small-diameter tube. It isn't intended for large pipe or for square or flat stock.

What to check before you buy

• Tube size and wall: confirm your tube is round, between 10 and 25 mm and 0.8 to 2.0 mm thick.
• Bend radius: compare the die radii with the tightest curve you need.
• Workspace: the tool is about 35.4 inches long, so plan bench or floor space, and a way to secure the base.
• Weight: at 50.7 lb it is not a pocket tool.
• Material: harder alloys and thicker walls may exceed what a manual tool can bend.
• Safety: wear gloves and eye protection, keep hands clear of the dies, and read the manual.

The short version

• A manual bender for round tube from 3/8 to 1 inch (10 to 25 mm).
• Seven dies with bending radii from 50 to 113 mm.
• Carbon steel body, heavy base and a 33.5 inch handle.
• Net weight 50.7 lb (23 kg).
• Intended for round stock with walls of 0.8 to 2.0 mm.

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