I agree with renosteinke, the most infuriating thing I have run into is thinking that a vertical handle is 30, and finding out it is actually a 45. [Linked Image] Add one to the trophy pile...

I have both Ideal and GB hand benders, and someday I will get mad enough to make sure I have a consistent collection of benders. I think a steel head will last longer than a die-cast (take more abuse without deforming or breaking), but other than that a bender is a bender is a bender.

As for the magnetic protractor, there is nothing better for matching the angles of either “the last guy” or building structure. Trying to get that 3/4” tucked into building steel, and it's not a multiple of 90? Slap it up there and then match that 55 degree angle with ease! And for any conduit not hand bent, it's a 10$ tool than makes you look like a magician.

Pete