Clint M Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hey there fellow astronauts! I was wondering if any of you had a particular bender you used or liked better than another. Pliers arent doing the trick for me. Maybe i need a vise? Give me your thoughts on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a Hagens and a Twist Tech, I don't like the Twist Tech at all. I have seen and used a Boggs and it is pretty good. I think the Hagens is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Go to a craft shop and buy a pair of ROUND NOSE pliers, makes all the difference in the world. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 If you want a bender that will do everything pretty well then I strongly recommend a Boggs. Get both heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have an old Netcraft wire bender, but it's only good up to about .031 wire. It will make alot of stuff. I have yet to see anyone make a hook lear on the Boggs. I also have a Worth hand wire former and if you know how to use it well you can turn out really nice stuff on it. dleary - I know what the twist tech site says but as someon who actually has it give us a review please. I'd much rather hear what someone here says and not the manufacturer. Thanks Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint M Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Nice thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint M Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have an old Netcraft wire bender, but it's only good up to about .031 wire. It will make alot of stuff. I have yet to see anyone make a hook lear on the Boggs. I also have a Worth hand wire former and if you know how to use it well you can turn out really nice stuff on it. dleary - I know what the twist tech site says but as someon who actually has it give us a review please. I'd much rather hear what someone here says and not the manufacturer. Thanks Fatman What is a hook lear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinman Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I use the twistech for all my salmon spinners, both larger and smaller. I never use anything bigger than .035 so it works great as is--I don't have the heavier head. It only does open or closed loops but I do make spreaders with it too. All I can say is I use it a ton and it works well for my application. I have to ditto Musky Glen, the round nose are great once you master the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Clint M, are you going to make twists or loops and "r" bends? The reason I ask is I don't need to make twists as I don't make in-line spinners or closed eye spinnerbaits so what I use is the little blue bender, this will make "r" bends and swivel loops all day with ease. I use it for mainly "r" bends as I prefer to make the swivel loops with round nose pliers. Check it out if you don't need to make a lot of intricate bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 clint This is a hook lear http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/do-it-wire-forms/310333.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
