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Put the rebar in the vise 4 to 6 inches then slide a pipe over the long end bend it back to make a 90 degree bend. You will need to pull back a little farther than 90 degrees to end at 90 because it will spring back a little. Doing this is simple and very easy. I've bent 5/8" rebar like this with little to no effort. 1/2 or 3/8 will be like cutting butter. No need for a torch if you don't have one.
The vise must be secured to a table or work bench ect. bottomline secured so it won't move.
Good luck
Chuck
ps. bent rods, 2 or 3 pound "hammer" and your set, remember that you need to get them secure for the weather. Then you need to pull them out, becareful and don't hurt your back. In the farm stores there are fence post pullers. You may want to check them out for ideas to make one. depending on the soil your in. sand probably no problem, clay this is another story.
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