Z-Bender From Inexpensive Pliers

A viewer left a comment on one of my videos stating using a Dubro EZ bender to make Z bends on control rods was unimaginative and lacked creativity. So here is a "creative" way to make a Z-bend using inexpensive duck-bill pliers.

[@EdwardWeirich-r1o]

Sir, this is the slickest thing I have seen in my 86 years. I just made one and it works perfectly. Thank you.

[@mikeyb6059]

Very imaginative indeed. Poor fellow, he thought it was "work harder, not smarter".

[@parajeeper]

Great, I have a pair of those pliers I never use......until now! Thanks for sharing!

[@roadstar499]

i may have a pair of those...thanks for sharing

[@mr.wildwood7342]

Thanks just saved me 18 bucks!

[@narpat007]

nice tip on how to make a wire or rod straight !, rest is also a gud concoction but not a perfect replacement of what a Z bend tool does.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

It bends the back of the Z tool

[@EasternTriad]

That's pretty awesome.

[@my_dear_friend_]

Perfect! Just the idea I needed right now to make this easier for my students!

[@fearghalmorrissey2601]

Brilliant

[@davidswarbrick9645]

Thanks 👍 mate

[@George-t3x]

I think that’s a great idea

[@thejason51873]

I love how just using the correct tool for the job is considered "unimaginative". What a fool. I supposed using a backhoe to dig a hole is also "unimaginative"? But I really like your $4 pliers trick too!

[@crabshack122]

Brilliant! 👏

[@roythersby6789]

that was a brilliant idea, my use is 3.5mm stainless spokes, that material is a bit strong for those pliers.

[@jamesshivers8213]

I like it

[@JAI45624]

OMG 🙏