How Do You Bend 1/4-Inch Copper Tubing?
Installing copper tubing is very common in construction and remodeling. Copper tubing resists corrosion and can be used in a number of applications, making it the ideal choice for most homes. Using 1/4-inch copper tubing has a big advantage over many other sizes of copper tubing in that it is easy to bend and shape, removing the need to constantly cut the tubes and install fittings when you need to make a turn in the piping. This makes the overall installation much easier. Spray a thin layer of WD-40 on the outside of the internal bending spring. This will make removing it from the bent copper tube much easier. Slide the internal bending spring into the copper tubing so that it fills the entire length of the tubing. Grasp the copper tubing by each end and place it against a solid round object with a four inch-diameter. Because of the malleability of quarter-inch copper tubing, many people prefer to simply use their knees. Bend the copper tubing around the object until it has the correc
