How to Roll Rebar
Rebar is a metal rod that is typically used to reinforce concrete. When a curve is needed in your rebar, it will need to be bent. Bending the rebar is done by rolling it with a piece of equipment called a rebar bender. This is a type of electric machine that uses pressure to bend rebar into any angle. You can roll rebar by first determining the curve or shape that is needed.
Instructions
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Set the selector for your rebar bender for the angle of bend that you require. Turn a selector knob or use a keypad to enter the desired angle.
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Insert one end of the rebar into the bending channel. This is a protruding slot that is found at the center of the rebar bender.
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Hold the rebar in place with you hand. Make sure to keep your hands away from the bending roller.
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Press on the foot pedal to activate the rebar bender. Allow the machine to run until it stops. The bender will then begin to go in the opposite direction.
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Grasp the rebar to keep it against the bending channel until the bender returns to the “start” position.
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Tips & Warnings
Release the foot pedal at any time to reverse direction and extract the piece of rebar.
