Time, practice and patience are required for mastering the art of bending 1/2 in. tube. As long as hou have the right tools and a clear picture of what you are doing, it is not that hard to bend this tubing into different shapes for plumbing purposes. Knowing how to bend copper tubing, whether it be for home repairs or DIY projects, is a skill that will be particularly handy. Just be mindful and move cautiously, this shouldn't cause you to sever your work over carelessness.
Bending 1/2 inch copper tubing requires several key tools: a proper tubing bender, tube cutter, a deburring tool, and safety glasses. Using these tools can make the bending process safer and more efficient. If you have all of your tools, then go ahead and follow these simple steps to bending the tubing.
Take measurements of your tubing: in the same line, one of the most important things that you should not undermine is to measure your tubing accurately before bending starts, so then you know what tubings length to cut for your project. This will prevent you from wasting the material.
On tubing deburr: Take a deburring tool and smooth over the end of your cut tubing. This step is crucial so that the tubing does not have any sharp edges that could harm someone or make it impossible to bend.
Bend slowly-Last but not the least important point, bend slowly. The rushed can often be the enemy of the good and as much as you want to get it done fast, making a mistake probably means that your tubing will not work for this project.
Bending 1/2 inch copper tubing is simple, although there are a few critical mistakes that you can make in the process of bending. To ensure your bending goes smoothly, here is another things before hand to avoid:
90-degree bend: The 90 has traditionally been the most common bend for copper tubing because it directs the water to pool in a tight 3/4-inch radius making it an efficient make-a-corner. This is a bend in plumbing that you will usually require.
