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Bending pipe without a special pipe bender isn’t a particularly tall order if you’re working with a little heat and a softer material, like copper, aluminum, or PVC. For tougher materials though, like stainless steel and iron, this process typically requires specialized equipment. Keep in mind, while many people use the term “pipe” and “tube” interchangeably, tubes are usually stronger than pipes and you often need to use a tube bender to make adjustments to them.
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