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urbanair
Post subject:whats the difference PostPosted: Feb 22, 2008 - 03:25 AM #7266



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newbie here, please explain the difference between a bender and a box and plane tool Question
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Post subject:RE: whats the difference PostPosted: Feb 22, 2008 - 10:10 AM #7268
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If you're referring to a straight brake (bender) and a box & pan brake, the differenence is that the box and pan brake has several finger like peices that can be removed for side clearence.

A link to some info on the box and pan
http://www.thesheetmetalshop.com/module ... id-72.html

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Post subject:RE: whats the difference PostPosted: Feb 23, 2008 - 03:37 AM #7270
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If you've never used either one it's kind of hard to explain. But the first time you try to bend a box on a straight brake you'll understand Smile
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Post subject:RE: whats the difference PostPosted: Feb 24, 2008 - 11:32 PM #7278



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do you know where i can get dvd on making transitions for hvac pleunms
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Post subject:RE: whats the difference PostPosted: Feb 24, 2008 - 11:47 PM #7279
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Right here very soon! It'll be a free download for the industry.

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