Aluminum vs. steel hand bender shoes

[hardworkingstiff]

I know what you are talking about. I have problems with GB aluminum benders on the 3/4 and 1". The Ideal steel benders in my opinion are the best. The aluminum needs a lot of foot pressure and sometimes will still ripple the bend. Also the deduction varies for the 90.

I agree. I lost my 3/4" Ideal bender a few years ago and (in a hurry) ran into one of the box stores and picked up a GB bender. I hate it.

 

[LarryFine]

I'm not even sure what brand(s) of bender I have, and now, I'm afraid to look. :roll: