Build your own inexpensive rebar bender

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
  • I am renovating an old house in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Needed to design a rebar bender with stuff laying around the house. A forged eye bolt and an old beam fit the bill. Total cost, about $4.00. I get my inspiration from the people in the 1800's that built this house. (They built walls using the tops of telegraph poles and boards from a wooden boxcar.)

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  • @ede2225
    @ede2225 5 лет назад +13

    Ha! All these complicated and expensive machines for bending rebar on all the other channels and this guy does it with a $2 eye bolt. Classic. Thanks for sharing!

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  5 лет назад +1

      Glad you liked it.

    • @jonswoveland
      @jonswoveland 2 года назад

      Have you seen the price of oak lately?! ;)

    • @user-bx7nw1ve6y
      @user-bx7nw1ve6y Год назад

      The two dollar eye bolt was NOT the biggest cost involved here.

  • @BeachsideHank
    @BeachsideHank 3 года назад +3

    That guy standing there with his hands in his pockets- get him to stand on one end of the jig, now he's of some use.☺

  • @mmg9675
    @mmg9675 4 года назад +4

    liked the opening shot of the van and the random guy looking on.

  • @savoirfairesan
    @savoirfairesan 5 лет назад +13

    I was trying to bend some 1/2" rebar on an anvil, or with my vice, and the rebar was winning... Then I saw this video and did the forehead palm slap thinking "This is such a simple straight forward idea, why didn't I think of it myself?!?!?!". I used a 4x4x6' pressure treated, the forged bolt, a couple of flat & fender washers on the bottom side, and was done in minutes!!! It bent the rebar better than expected! My only addition: If there's less than 12" of rebar laying on the wood, put a piece of metal (I used a scrap piece of 6" c-channel) under the end so it won't dig into the wood.

  • @petewoodhead52
    @petewoodhead52 4 года назад +3

    Simple, elegant and inexpensive solution. Thanks for improving my life.

    • @jimboxmeyer1964
      @jimboxmeyer1964 4 года назад

      Pete. You are most welcome. Glad to be of help.

  • @handyboy2000
    @handyboy2000 3 года назад +1

    Buddy. That's a damn good tool.

  • @davidh5309
    @davidh5309 4 года назад +3

    I can't help but laugh when I watch this video! Hands down the simplest/best diy rebar bender I have seen out there! Thank You Sir!!!

  • @bostonhandymaninc.4690
    @bostonhandymaninc.4690 4 года назад +2

    Thank you

  • @TheJakem24
    @TheJakem24 6 месяцев назад +1

    Perfect. The video I was looking for.

  • @ghostwryt3r
    @ghostwryt3r 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant inexpensive solution :) Thank you!!!!

  • @shaneroper5470
    @shaneroper5470 8 месяцев назад +2

    A pipe.... with hole in it. You don't say! Lol
    Good idea!

  • @vanphatnguyen8572
    @vanphatnguyen8572 Год назад +1

    This method of bending reinforcement is also cool!

  • @williamadair8301
    @williamadair8301 11 месяцев назад +1

    Clever. I am building a house soon, and I'll use it. BTW, saw you account name so browsed your stuff some. Pleased to see you had some of Alexa Still's recording on your playlist. I'll mention it to her when I get home.

  • @EricKemper
    @EricKemper 7 лет назад +12

    Just wanted to say that after seeing your video I tried this exact trick this weekend and it worked perfectly. THANKS!!

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  5 лет назад +1

      Glad to hear it worked for you.

  • @AtherrAlam
    @AtherrAlam 2 года назад +1

    Engineers, making life easy for the world. Thanks

  • @Carraroebouncingcastles
    @Carraroebouncingcastles 3 года назад +2

    GREAT VIDEO VERY EDUCATIONAL

  • @TheJacobIrvin
    @TheJacobIrvin 5 лет назад +1

    This is the best video for rebar bending. My man

  • @davidstiles6260
    @davidstiles6260 6 лет назад +2

    Absolute genius and straight to the point.

  • @JimmyVazquez1
    @JimmyVazquez1 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks.

  • @ChrisOfAllTrades
    @ChrisOfAllTrades 6 лет назад +4

    So simple and yet so effective! Thanks for sharing; that helped a lot!

  • @BeMayNoMore
    @BeMayNoMore 5 лет назад +3

    Cheapest solution around! Easiest too! Seems to work on both 3/8" and 1/2" rebar. Thanks a ton!

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  5 лет назад +1

      You are welcome.

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  5 лет назад

      You are welcome. Will be posting a new video or two soon..

  • @Hartloop100
    @Hartloop100 6 лет назад +7

    Great idea, thanks. that's just saved me buying a rebar bender so dam easy as well

  • @Rickscrux
    @Rickscrux 8 лет назад +6

    Genius. Thanks for sharing. I just built one and was able to finish my project.

  • @AztecWarrior69_69
    @AztecWarrior69_69 7 лет назад +5

    Awesome! Simple yet effective! Thanks for posting.

  • @jimmyinglish2669
    @jimmyinglish2669 5 лет назад +3

    Great idea! So simple! Thank you sir!

  • @ssonic2500
    @ssonic2500 8 лет назад +5

    Great idea, thanks. that's just saved me buying a rebar bender.

  • @politicalpartyagnostic268
    @politicalpartyagnostic268 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant!!

  • @markandywilson
    @markandywilson 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for a very useful idea and a clear demonstration... Much appreciated!

  • @chasbader
    @chasbader 4 года назад +1

    Sir, you are a genius. Thanks for sharing!

  • @CemlynJones1952
    @CemlynJones1952 5 лет назад +2

    I like that. Very simple like all good ideas.

  • @eldigitom9680
    @eldigitom9680 5 лет назад +3

    Industrious, thx for the idea

    • @jimboxmeyer1964
      @jimboxmeyer1964 4 года назад

      You are welcome. I do a lot of things myself and like to solve problems.

  • @shimarlie1
    @shimarlie1 3 года назад +2

    WTF is John Goodman doing there in the back?

  • @thetwogardens6048
    @thetwogardens6048 Месяц назад

    Easy Peezy, Great Idea, No mess no Fuss !

  • @petemiller519
    @petemiller519 4 года назад +1

    Thanks buddy! That is brilliant. I think I'll use a heavier eye bolt with longer projections on the 6x6. Cheers and good luck.

    • @jimboxmeyer1964
      @jimboxmeyer1964 4 года назад +1

      Thank you. You are most kind. Regarding the forged eye bolt-I bent a lot of rebar with that design and never had a problem-so far.

  • @dsmasynergy
    @dsmasynergy 5 лет назад +2

    I used trailer hitch on my truck, and pipe. Same principle, very easy

  • @rhinomite5203
    @rhinomite5203 4 года назад +1

    I was starting to think this country and planet were headed down a strange path.....and then I found this video

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  4 года назад

      Thank you for your comment.

  • @elikemohammed7181
    @elikemohammed7181 День назад

    A pipe with a hole in it??? Fascinating….

  • @leejansen5729
    @leejansen5729 Год назад

    Another brilliantly simple expedient. Thanks!

  • @brittniefontaine9656
    @brittniefontaine9656 8 лет назад +5

    Fantastic idea. Thanks!

    • @jimboxmeyer1964
      @jimboxmeyer1964 4 года назад

      Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Working on another project.

  • @philip075
    @philip075 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video 👍

  • @davez8801
    @davez8801 4 года назад +1

    Thank you! You just made my life easy and very cost effective!

  • @Fldavestone
    @Fldavestone 6 лет назад +3

    I have been in construction for 40 years,thanx for making me feel stupid.LOL

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  5 лет назад +1

      Glad you liked it. The place where I am renovating this house is about 25 miles from civilization. You have to use what you have--scrounge and build from what you have laying around.

  • @chvydrptop
    @chvydrptop 7 лет назад +4

    Thanks for sharing great idea!

  • @kevinmckinney166
    @kevinmckinney166 6 лет назад +2

    Good stuff

  • @chalupagrande8544
    @chalupagrande8544 7 месяцев назад

    Best one yet!

  • @LordCoulterLee
    @LordCoulterLee 4 года назад +1

    thats brilliant!!

  • @lonchoroses5483
    @lonchoroses5483 3 года назад +1

    Love it

  • @brettbaker4189
    @brettbaker4189 7 лет назад +2

    well done. great idea, thanks

  • @Lisaj4431
    @Lisaj4431 6 лет назад +2

    Clever you...thanks

  • @trublusince82boom15
    @trublusince82boom15 7 лет назад +6

    I feel so dumb why I'd never thought of this sometimes just keep it simple

  • @ivovicentim
    @ivovicentim 8 лет назад +5

    Nice! Thank you.

  • @flutist218
    @flutist218  5 лет назад +3

    Glad you all like it. Will be posting some new videos soon.

  • @ashbucharon8263
    @ashbucharon8263 5 лет назад +1

    Well, there you go, that's the ticket! Thank you. God Bless.

  • @VinnyKnuckles
    @VinnyKnuckles 7 лет назад +4

    Beautiful.

  • @juniorrobinson362
    @juniorrobinson362 6 лет назад +2

    Genius thanks for the help

  • @ebox008
    @ebox008 5 лет назад +1

    Real nice. Thank you.

  • @simonbanderas3806
    @simonbanderas3806 4 года назад +1

    Impressive

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 7 лет назад +4

    Wow cool idea!

  • @julicas76
    @julicas76 2 года назад +1

    Thx pretty cool

  • @Travis676
    @Travis676 6 лет назад +22

    Where can I get a pipe with a hole in it?
    Just kidding.
    Great idea.

    • @geraldinegranado3386
      @geraldinegranado3386 4 года назад +1

      Lol! I like reading the comments.. feels like i was back at the Marine barracks visiting my boyfriend.. ur hilarious..

    • @davidh5309
      @davidh5309 4 года назад

      You can't help but laugh!!

  • @noyeemabdullah
    @noyeemabdullah Год назад +1

    Genius

  • @amazonmobileshopping8030
    @amazonmobileshopping8030 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the $$ saving idea! Dude in the camo totally rocked it. But, maybe next time, choose a hot babe to stand there and watch you to get your view up.

  • @jagboy69
    @jagboy69 2 года назад

    I'm guessing bend diameter is unimportant here.... Be sure to review ACI 318 if the code weenie is watching. ;-)

  • @joemonroe9456
    @joemonroe9456 7 лет назад +14

    Don't all pipes have holes in them?

    • @AztecWarrior69_69
      @AztecWarrior69_69 7 лет назад +3

      Joe Monroe NO. It's very rare. The pipe has a hollow not a hole. Also he probably meant a notch on the end. A notch would help keep it centered and not slip.

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  6 лет назад +1

      That's funny. Thanks.

    • @243WW
      @243WW 6 лет назад +1

      I fix pipes with holes in them.

    • @issacabraham2045
      @issacabraham2045 5 лет назад +2

      Some don't, that's when you call a plumber, LOL!

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 4 года назад

      Not when you laying pipe.

  • @JoseLopez-qj9el
    @JoseLopez-qj9el 5 лет назад +1

    Man you are one smart son of a bitch thanks for sharing you just save me from having to buy a rebar Bender

  • @alexanderbannerman6922
    @alexanderbannerman6922 2 года назад

    amazing!! what can i do when trying to bend a U bar (6mm), tight radius

  • @HotWaxArgentina
    @HotWaxArgentina 3 года назад +1

    barrilete cosmico!

  • @dappa211
    @dappa211 Год назад

    That's only good for one bend. You can't get a second bend that way

  • @mach179
    @mach179 Год назад

    Or you could have cut the pipe in half and used the two pieces to bend the rebar. Price = free.

  • @vaiona5156
    @vaiona5156 5 лет назад +4

    Now that's what you called homemade. Too many dam videos saying home made and they got all these different machines and welders to make something. Your side man doesn't think this is a good idea😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TheJiminiflix
    @TheJiminiflix 7 лет назад

    if you have an excavator near by bend it in the bucket

  • @ebox008
    @ebox008 5 лет назад

    How to frame raise foundation

  • @Joe-jb1jf
    @Joe-jb1jf 4 года назад

    What size is the bar? 3/8. Or 1/2 ?

  • @red-hat-mike
    @red-hat-mike 7 лет назад

    Can this technique bend #5 rebar?

    • @flutist218
      @flutist218  6 лет назад +1

      So long as the hole in the forged eye bolt is large enough, the eye bolt is strong enough and the hole in the pipe is the right size, it should work.

  • @alexjottens
    @alexjottens 3 года назад

    Oak is expensive

    • @carolynboxmeyer7622
      @carolynboxmeyer7622 18 дней назад

      It was just laying there when we bought the place, you can’t beat free, lol

  • @AntonioJesus32109
    @AntonioJesus32109 4 года назад +1

    Now cut it with your buttcheeks ... lol jk good idea

  • @desilva4901
    @desilva4901 6 лет назад

    can't bend the "S'' shapes.

  • @TheJakem24
    @TheJakem24 6 месяцев назад +1

    Perfect. The video I was looking for.

  • @richcramify
    @richcramify 8 лет назад +5

    Love it