Description
The Perfect Bender series of sheet metal edge benders by Buschmann are the perfect tool for bending sheet metal up to 100°. Capable of bending a variety of common sheet metal goods, the Perfect Bender can even be used to create crisp clean bends on inside and outside radius (the XL and DXL will only work on straight edges). Stainless steel operating parts and light weight construction ensure a long lasting, easy to use tool even in the most extreme climates, all at great prices.
FEATURES:
- All main operating parts are made from stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance in any weather conditions
- 5/8″ (16mm) diameter stainless steel axle rods are laser etched with imperial (inches) dimensional markings for easy setup
- The bending wheel is set at an angle allowing crisp bends up to 100°, so a perfect 90° is possible with no additional tools
- The axle rods are adjustable to allow accurate bending on materials from .012″-.040″ (0.3mm-1mm) in thickness
- The bending wheel is factory set at a 10° angle to allow bending up to 90° without scratching the surface of the material
- Light weight and easy to handle
- Can bend sheet metal on curved edges
PERFECT BENDER S-100 SPECIFICATIONS
- Bend: 0°- 100° (90° without scratching the finish surface)
- Insertion Depth: 0.20″ to 3.93″ (5mm to 100mm), infinitely adjustable
- Material Thickness: .012″ to .040″ (0.3mm to 1mm)
- Material Types: Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Zinc
- Weight: 2.87lbs (1.3kg)
PERFECT BENDER MODELS
- PERFECT BENDER S-60
- PERFECT BENDER S-100
- PERFECT BENDER S-150
- POCKET BENDER
- PERFECT BENDER L-250
- PERFECT BENDER L-350
- PERFECT BENDER XL-60
- PERFECT BENDER XL-100
- PERFECT BENDER XL-150
- PERFECT BENDER XL-250
- PERFECT BENDER XL-350
- PERFECT BENDER DXL-250
- PERFECT BENDER DXL-350
- DISC BENDER S-MODEL
David Trefzger –
Note: This review is from the manager of Rapid Materials and is based on his personal impressions of this product:
The Perfect Bender series of rolling edge bending tools are all high quality tools, and the Perfect-Bender S-100 is no exception.
This tool is fabricated using stainless steel (base plate, fasteners, bearings and support shafts) and non-stainless parts are powder-coated for superior corrosion resistance.
The shafts are fully indexed with laser etched depth markings, and the bending edge of the tool is infinitely adjustable from 0.2″ (just under 1/4″) to 3.93″, so you can make a bend anywhere you want it.
Another bonus is the “canted” bending wheel which allows you to overbend the sheet metal so you can make a true 90 degree bend. Quite a few of the benders out there on the market are not capable of doing this (including some of the other brands offered on this website).
Even though this is considered a light-weight tool at 2.87lbs, it still has a bit of “heft” to it that tells you it’s good quality stuff, and it’s still compact enough to tuck away in your tool belt.
This tool easily bends copper and zinc, and with a little more effort, makes clean crisp bends in steel and aluminum. The range of sheet metal thickness is .013″ to .040″ (About 28ga to 20ga).
Another great feature of the S-100 is the narrow spacing between the two edge guide rollers. While this can make the tool feel a little wobbly on long straight bends, the narrow placement of the guide rollers allows the tool to work on inside and outside curved/radiused edges, even in radii as tight as 36″ (or even tighter depending on the sheet metal used).
All in all I rate this tool as a must have for professional sheet metal and roofing contractors for ease of use, compact size and light weight, overall quality and suitability for doing the job it is designed to do.
Have any questions about this tool? Give me a call at 770-405-1060, or click on our contact link at the top of this page and send me a message.