Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender): radius, deduct and gain
The Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender) is a hydraulic bender for EMT, rigid (RMC), and IMC, 2-1/2" to 4". These are the numbers BendMate uses for each of its shoes.
Part numbers: 254, 254P, 254L and 254LP (no 3-1/2 shoe); shoe groups 254-110, 254-117, 254-124, 254-131
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1/2" EMT | 13 1/2" | 21 1/2" | 8 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-110, EMT clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. |
| 3" EMT | 16 1/8" | 24" | 10 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-117, EMT clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 16 for this radius. |
| 3-1/2" EMT | 18 5/8" | 27 3/4" | 12" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-124, EMT clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. Not in the 254L. |
| 4" EMT | 21" | 32 1/4" | 13 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-131, EMT clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 20-7/8 for this radius. |
| 2-1/2" RMC | 13 1/2" | 21 1/2" | 8 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-110, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. |
| 3" RMC | 16 1/8" | 24 1/4" | 10 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-117, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 16 for this radius. |
| 3-1/2" RMC | 18 5/8" | 28 1/4" | 12" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-124, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. Not in the 254L. |
| 4" RMC | 21" | 32 1/2" | 13 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-131, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 20-7/8 for this radius. |
| 2-1/2" IMC | 13 1/2" | 21 1/2" | 8 5/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-110, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. |
| 3" IMC | 16 1/8" | 24 1/4" | 10 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-117, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 16 for this radius. |
| 3-1/2" IMC | 18 5/8" | 28 1/4" | 11 15/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-124, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. Not in the 254L. |
| 4" IMC | 21" | 32 1/2" | 13 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. Shoe group 254-131, rigid/IMC clevis hole. Mark goes at the front edge of the saddle lip. The catalog gives 20-7/8 for this radius. |
Marks on the shoe
- 1Outside edge of the saddleLine your marks up here. This is the arrow the app’s marks are for.
The angle is read from how far the ram has travelled.
Where the numbers come from
Bend with the Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender) in BendMate
Choose it in the app and every mark comes from these numbers. Edit any of them to match your own bender.
Common questions
What is the deduct for 2-1/2" EMT on the Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender)?
21 1/2". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 13 1/2" and its back-of-90 gain is 8 11/16".
What is the deduct for 3" EMT on the Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender)?
24". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 16 1/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 10 7/16".
What is the deduct for 3-1/2" EMT on the Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender)?
27 3/4". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 18 5/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 12".
What is the deduct for 4" EMT on the Current Tools 254 (Hydraulic table bender)?
32 1/4". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 21" and its back-of-90 gain is 13 1/2".
Brand and model names only identify the bender. BendMate isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Current Tools. Check the numbers against the markings on your own bender.