Item #
21320
BRAND: Eastwood
Eastwood Metal Rod Forming and Bending Tool
Create bends in steel and aluminum rods
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
Create bends in steel and aluminum rods
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
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Create bends in steel and aluminum rods
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
Perfect for fabricating new exhaust system hangers
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Description
Easily Form Steel, Stainless, Aluminum Rod and Flat Stock:
Put the right curves into your steel and aluminum rods using this small metal tubing bender. The tool mounts in your bench vise to create repeatable bends of 180 degrees or more in round, flat and square tubes. A rod forming tool is often used to create exhaust system hangers and brackets. It’s also great for hood prop rods, pegboard hooks, wire storage racks and ornamental metal art. The industrial design and construction produce strong leverage to complete the best in seconds. Use it on round stock with a diameter up to 3/8-inch or on ½-inch wide flat stock up to 3/16-inch thick.
Five forming dies with diameters between a ½-inch and 1.5 inches are included with our metal rod bending tool. This produces a lot of options for gradual curves, sharp hooks and everything in-between. See the tool in action by visiting the Eastwood Garage. We offer many ways to form metal that have a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
The Eastwood Rod Forming Tool Features:
- Easily mounts in most vises
- Creates bends in round, flat or square stock
- Make bends from 1/2" to 1-1/2" ID over 180 degrees
- Bend steel, stainless and aluminum rods up to 3/8" diameter
- Bend flat stock up to 1/2" wide and 3/16" thick
Make everything from exhaust hangers to ornamental iron work.
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Specifications
- Maximum Round Stock Diameter: Mild Steel=3/8” Stainless Steel= 1/4"
- Maximum Flat Stock Material Width: 1/2"
- Maximum Flat Stock Material Thickness: 3/16” for 1/2” wide mild steel or 1/4"" for 1/4” wide mild steel.
- Handle Length: 12”
- Constructed Material: Steel
- Weight: 4.5 lbs.
In the Box
Contents
- (1) Pin Base (Center Pin = 0.38” Diameter/0.19” Radius)
- (1) Forming Handle
- (1) 0.5” Diameter/0.25” Radius Die
- (1) 0.75” Diameter/0.38” Radius Die
- (1) 1.5” Diameter/0.75” Radius Die
- (1) 1.25” Diameter/0.63” Radius Die(1) 1” Diameter/0.5” Radius Die
- (1) 1” Diameter/0.5” Radius Die
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Instructions
Safety Information
This tool has leveraged rotating components that generate greatly amplified crushing and bending forces which can quickly cause severe injury! Keep fingers and hands away from moving parts when operating.
Handling sharp metal can cause serious cuts. Wear thick, well fitting work gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp metal.
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Handling sharp metal can cause serious cuts. Wear thick, well fitting work gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp metal.
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Accessories
Application Tips
For use to bending bar stock up to 3/8" thing along with flat stock 1/2" wide and 1/4" thick.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tim H from
Does what you want it to do
Perfect tool for bending metal rods and 1/2” flat stock. Made some nice hooks with this. Seems solid and well made.
Date published: 2024-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JKraft from
Metal rod forming and bending tool
The Eastwood rod bending tool worked very well. I used it on both 3/8" and 1/4" stainless steel rods with no problem.
Date published: 2023-11-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stuff Seth Makes from
Why'd I Wait So Long??
I can't believe I didn't buy one of these sooner. I build custom furniture and one of the pieces I've designed incorporates a 5/16" brass rod that I make two 90-degree bends on. I make these fairly frequently and up until now I've been using a custom jig that I welded up myself using some scrap tubing and angle steel and then i clamp it in my vise. It works fine but leaves slight indents on my brass that i need to sand out. So far I've used this Eastwood bender a couple times and it is a thousand times faster and easier than my diy bending setup. Again, I wish I would've bought this bender sooner. Really helpful for my needs. So far so happy👌🏻
Date published: 2023-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mick from
Rod bending tool
Quality made product , does exactly what it was designed to do , I like it for the small things you can make and bend . Thanks
Date published: 2023-09-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Matthew M from
Landing Gear Bender
I bought this for bending landing gear for rc airplanes using 5/32 music wire. Worked great for main gear, not the best for nose gear wires. Worth money to bend what you want when you want it since these accessories for the hobby are less available commercially.
Date published: 2023-08-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Avery from
Wee Bender
For the money, it seems to have exceeded my expectations.
Date published: 2023-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jesse from
Bending tool
Nice little tool for bending small projects for the price. Fits snugly in my blacksmiths vise.
Date published: 2023-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
djhclovis from
Great DIY Tool
This product was purchased in order to assist with a project that involved forming metal rod. The rod bender made the task easier and allowed the accurate reproduction of multiple copies of the item being fabricated (very difficult to do without this tool). The tool appears to be well constructed of high quality materials. Note: The finish of the tool is particularly good (something lacking in other/cheaper/imported tools).
Finally, the tool is easily adaptable to accommodate a variety of smaller/thinner materials with the addition of set-screw/shaft collars (images)(available through Home Depot, hardware suppliers).
Date published: 2023-06-20
Questions & Answers
Can I use this tool to do a cold bend with a 1/4" solid brass rod? I'd rather not heat the rod.
This tool can bend brass rod, you can bend round stock with a diameter up to 3/8-inch.
Date published: 2023-12-02
Can it bend 1/2in grade 2 titanium rods?
That exceeds the maximum recommended rod diameter of 3/8" so I cannot confirm it will work.
Date published: 2023-05-17
Will this tool work to bend 1/16" thick 3/4" wide flat bar?
The tool is only designed for 1/2" wide, I would not recommend trying 3/4".
Date published: 2023-11-23
Can you bend coils with 1/8 and 3/16 inch steel wire?
This can form up to 3/8" steel rod, but it was not designed to make coils.
Date published: 2023-05-17
What would be the smallest diameter ring I could roll with 1/4" round rod?
The smallest would be a 0.50" I.D. bend up to 180°.
Date published: 2023-11-23
Is this product made in the USA?
This is manufactured overseas in China to our specs. and standards.
Date published: 2023-05-17
10mm steel rod is possible? how many mm possible?
This tool is designed to be up to 3/8" diameter mild steel rod. This converts to 9.53MM in diameter. 10mm Steel rod is not recommended.
Date published: 2022-05-17
Are replacement dies available?
For replacement dies please reach out to us at help@eastwood.com for the dies needed.
Date published: 2022-04-25
Eastwood Metal Rod Forming and Bending Tool
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