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Evaluate Kicker Tool Offset and Compare Methods

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What do you Rate the Apprentice’s Offset? #electrician #hendythesparky

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What happens here

After using the kicker tool, the son observes the resulting bend and exclaims, 'That's way easier!' The father confirms this, but also points out the significant cost difference, stating that the specialized kicker tool costs around $300-$400, while a manual bender is much less expensive. He concludes by emphasizing that a proficient electrician should be able to perform offsets with both tools. The son agrees, acknowledging the importance of knowing both methods.

Goal: Understand the pros and cons of different conduit bending tools and their applications.

Tools and materials

  • Manual Conduit Bender — Comparison with the specialized bender
  • Specialized Offset Bender — Comparison with the manual bender
  • 1/2" EMT Conduit — Demonstrating the results of both bending methods

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use the little kicker. Put the little kicker in this one. One shot straight down and out. Yep. You remove the the tool. See that bend? >> That's way easier. >> Definitely way easier. But that's 300 $400 for that tool. So, you should be able to do it with this as well. >> Okay. Okay. >> I really like this thing. But no, definitely. I see your point. You got to know both. Thanks, Dad. Yep.

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