Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe): radius, deduct and gain
The Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe) is an electric bender for EMT, rigid (RMC), and IMC, 1/2" to 2". These are the numbers BendMate uses for each of its shoes.
Part numbers: 77RIG, 77EMT, 77IMC; shoe groups 700R (2-1301, 2-1401), 700E (2-1501, 2-1601, 2-1701), 700I (2-1801, 2-1901)
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" EMT | 4 1/4" | 7" | 2 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 EMT shoe (2-1501). |
| 3/4" EMT | 5 3/8" | 8 7/8" | 3 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 EMT shoe (2-1501). |
| 1" EMT | 6 3/4" | 10 3/4" | 4 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 EMT shoe (2-1501). |
| 1-1/4" EMT | 8 3/4" | 13 1/8" | 5 1/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 EMT shoe (2-1501). |
| 1-1/2" EMT | 8 5/16" | 13 7/8" | 5 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1-1/2 EMT shoe (2-1601). |
| 2" EMT | 9 3/16" | 15 3/8" | 6 1/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. 2 EMT shoe (2-1701). |
| 1/2" RMC | 4 3/8" | 8 1/2" | 2 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 rigid/IMC shoe (2-1301). |
| 3/4" RMC | 4 1/2" | 8 1/2" | 3" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 rigid/IMC shoe (2-1301). |
| 1" RMC | 5 3/4" | 10" | 3 13/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 rigid/IMC shoe (2-1301). |
| 1-1/4" RMC | 7 1/4" | 12 3/4" | 4 3/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1/2 to 1-1/4 rigid/IMC shoe (2-1301). |
| 1-1/2" RMC | 8 1/4" | 14 1/4" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1-1/2 and 2 rigid shoe (2-1401). |
| 2" RMC | 9 1/2" | 16 1/8" | 6 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. 1-1/2 and 2 rigid shoe (2-1401). |
| 1/2" IMC | 4 3/8" | 8 1/2" | 2 11/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the small rigid shoe (2-1301). Radius from the 2026 catalog pages (the manual leaves it blank); deduct from the manual’s IMC chart. |
| 3/4" IMC | 4 1/2" | 8 1/2" | 2 15/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the small rigid shoe (2-1301). Radius from the 2026 catalog pages (the manual leaves it blank); deduct from the manual’s IMC chart. |
| 1" IMC | 5 3/4" | 10" | 3 3/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the small rigid shoe (2-1301). Radius from the 2026 catalog pages (the manual leaves it blank); deduct from the manual’s IMC chart. |
| 1-1/4" IMC | 7 1/4" | 12 3/4" | 4 3/4" | Gain worked out from the radius. Bent in the small rigid shoe (2-1301). Radius from the 2026 catalog pages (the manual leaves it blank); deduct from the manual’s IMC chart. |
| 1-1/2" IMC | 8 5/16" | 13 3/4" | 5 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Separate IMC shoe (2-1801). |
| 2" IMC | 9 3/16" | 15 1/4" | 6 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. Separate IMC shoe (2-1901). |
Marks on the shoe
- 1Front edge of the hookLine your marks up here. This is the arrow the app’s marks are for.
The angle is read with the pointer on the degree scale.
Where the numbers come from
Bend with the Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe) 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 1/2" EMT on the Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe)?
7". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 4 1/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 2 1/2".
What is the deduct for 3/4" EMT on the Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe)?
8 7/8". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 5 3/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 3 1/4".
What is the deduct for 1" EMT on the Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe)?
10 3/4". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 6 3/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 4 1/16".
What is the deduct for 1-1/4" EMT on the Current Tools 77 Series (Multi-shoe)?
13 1/8". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 8 3/4" and its back-of-90 gain is 5 1/4".
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.