little kicker...

[hardworkingstiff]

The only time you need worry about offsets is for exposed work and how much of that do you really do?

I mostly do exposed conduit work. Offsets look better. I have no problem in smart fastening or strap selection holding the conduit in line with the box so no offset is required.

I thought we were talking about a box surface mounted and the conduit leaves the box (I assume level or plumb) and has a strap mounted 3' away from the box with no offset.

 

[growler]

I thought we were talking about a box surface mounted and the conduit leaves the box (I assume level or plumb) and has a strap mounted 3' away from the box with no offset.

If that's what they are talking about I don't do that. Unless the correct strap is used then you would need an offset. It's important that the conduit enter the connector straight. Compression fitting won't even tighten correctly unless they are straight.

 

[celtic]

You started this mess!!!!

Who?
Me?

:grin:

 

[celtic]

I have about 20 of them sitting in my warehouse collecting dust...

Don't know why but the guys wont use them, and the new thing that I REALLY don't like seeing is no offset at all and a stand off strap.

What is so special about a 1/2" or 3/4" piece of EMT that it needs a box offset?

Thankfully, no one has yet made a 4" "Little Kicker"

 

[wireguru]

Compression fitting won't even tighten correctly unless they are straight.

thats why you tighten the compression fitting THEN screw the conduit to the wall

 

[George Stolz]

I can't imagine buying something like that. At some point, you have to take pity on the vehicle you're driving and prioritize a little.

 

[Cow]

Man, I've forgotten all about the little kicker's we keep in the tool room. I haven't used one in years. I just might have to bust one out next time I'm running surface mount pipe with a lot of box offsets. You know, for old times sake.:smile:

 

[cadpoint]

Can this bender handle the fire wire chase thats made up the back plate and the cover.
Seems I've heard story of guys bending metal wire ways with this thing ! ??

 

[peter d]

What is so special about a 1/2" or 3/4" piece of EMT that it needs a box offset?

Maybe because those sizes are extremely common.

 

[Fulthrotl]

What is so special about a 1/2" or 3/4" piece of EMT that it needs a box offset?

Thankfully, no one has yet made a 4" "Little Kicker"

i really want to see you bend a box offset in 4" emt....
c'mon.... pleeeasee..... just one.....

 

[peter d]

i really want to see you bend a box offset in 4" emt....
c'mon.... pleeeasee..... just one.....

I bent a 4-bend saddle in 4" EMT once...that was interesting to say the least.

 

[480sparky]

I bent a 4-bend saddle in 4" EMT once...that was interesting to say the least.

Using just your teeth? I did! Twice!!​

 

[peter d]

Using just your teeth? I did! Twice!!

I just marked the pipe in all the right places. The helper bent it with his teeth.

 

[Karl H]

Using just your teeth? I did! Twice!!​

You gotta really admire this guy. Is'nt he the same guy that

pulls wire thru 11 90's and dug a mile long trench with nothing

but a spoon and a toothpick? His buddy "Red" must be fed up with all

his tall stories during the coffee break.Did I ever tell you guys

about the time I ran 7000' of 6" ridgid conduit using only my hack saw

to thread the pipe that was bent with the rear tire of my

VW bug? All in one day?If I did'nt,take a seat by the fire and let

me tell you how it was done back in the old days.

 

[Karl H]

I just marked the pipe in all the right places. The helper bent it with his teeth.

He must of had some big nasty teeth!!!

You know I'm just messing with you Peter.

Your OK in my book. You really need a hair cut though,you hippie!

 

[celtic]

Maybe because those sizes are extremely common.

A cowboy, mini or back strap will do the job just fine w/o having to hump another tool around.

i really want to see you bend a box offset in 4" emt....
c'mon.... pleeeasee..... just one.....

We're gonna need more pies...a LOT more pies!
:grin:

 

[peter d]

A cowboy, mini or back strap will do the job just fine w/o having to hump another tool around.

I don't know what a cowboy is but generally we don't use minnies here. One hole straps rule the day. Must be a regional thing As for humping another tool around it's not like a ladder or a threader.

 

[stickboy1375]

I don't know what a cowboy is but generally we don't use minnies here. One hole straps rule the day. Must be a regional thing As for humping another tool around it's not like a ladder or a threader.

Cowboy is a minerallac, and If I did more pipework thats all I would use, no need to be bending offsets.

 

[peter d]

He must of had some big nasty teeth!!!

You know I'm just messing with you Peter.

Your OK in my book. You really need a hair cut though,you hippie!

I know...I know...someday I will get a haircut.

 

[cadpoint]

Cowboy is a minerallac, and If I did more pipework thats all I would use, no need to be bending offsets.

If the box is as low at 48" or even lower at 18", a (stand-off ) or minerallac is just not my choice here.

I'll always use a one hole when human traffic is involved, I don't care if how big the right of way is...

Fine, I want one...