[TowerTalk] How bend aluminum tubing

[Douglas Bradford]

Yes they  do  make  a  1 1/4  "Hickey" I have seen a few
pulled in 90's it is "ruff".  That  1/2 or 3/4  very easy/

James C. Marciniak wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> Try a HICKEY!
>
> A Hickey is a bending device electricians use to bend EMT (aluminum
> pipe), and they can be bought at electrical supply houses or large
> hardware stores for a reasonable price like $10 - $15 depending on the
> size. They are generally available for 1/2, 3/4, 1" and 1-1/4" EMT, and
> can also be used on next-smaller sizes of "thick-wall" tubing; thus a
> 3/4" hickey will bend 3/4 thinwall aluminum, or 1/2" thick-wall aluminum
> tubing.
>
> You will also need a short (4 foot or so) length of threaded galvanized
> pipe to use as a handle for the hickey. The formula for where to begin a
> bend so the 90 degree elbow back is precisely a specific distance from
> the end of the pipe is generally embossed right on the bender, so you
> should have an easy time of it.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Jim  N1RUI
>
> Steve Lawrence wrote:
> >
> > I need to put a 90 degree bend in 1/2 inch 1/16 wall antenna element
> > aluminum tubing. Suggestions for applying a reasonably smooth radius
> > without cracking or excessively fatiguing the aluminum will be appreciated.
> >
> > Tks & 73, Steve WB6RSE
> >
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