Patent ID: 6422054
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: B21D

Abstract:
A bending block for attachment to a bending tool for bending conduit, pipe, or the like; the bending tool of the type having a handle, a bending anvil with an arcuate edge at one end, the arcuate edge having a concave surface, the arcuate edge having calibration ridges on at least one side; the bending block movably attachable to the anvil arcuate edge, the block comprising:a) a pair of opposing side arms for engaging the bending anvil edges; a first of said pair of opposing side arms having a ridge and a shelf for engaging an anvil calibration ridge; and b) a stop connecting said pair of opposing side arms; said stop for receiving the conduit; an arcuate support member connected to the bottom of said stop, said arcuate support member for engaging the anvil concave surface.