Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (Hydraulic table bender): radius, deduct and gain
The Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (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: B400L, B400LP408S, B400DL, B400DLP408S (standard Eegor B400/B400D uses the same shoes); shoes BS2500, BS3000, BS3500, BS4000
Specs by shoe
| Size | Centerline radius | Deduct | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1/2" EMT | 10 3/8" | 15 5/8" | 7 5/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS2500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3" EMT | 12 7/8" | 18 3/4" | 9" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3-1/2" EMT | 17 3/8" | 24" | 11 7/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). Shoe only in the B400LP408S set. The 2008 guide prints set-back 25; the manual prints 24, used here. |
| 4" EMT | 20" | 28" | 13 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS4000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 2-1/2" RMC | 10 1/2" | 15 5/8" | 7 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS2500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3" RMC | 13" | 18 3/4" | 9 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3-1/2" RMC | 17 1/2" | 24" | 11 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). Shoe only in the B400LP408S set. The 2008 guide prints set-back 25; the manual prints 24, used here. |
| 4" RMC | 20" | 28" | 13 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS4000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 2-1/2" IMC | 10 1/2" | 15 5/8" | 7 3/8" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS2500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3" IMC | 13" | 18 3/4" | 9 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
| 3-1/2" IMC | 17 1/2" | 24" | 11 1/2" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS3500 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). Shoe only in the B400LP408S set. The 2008 guide prints set-back 25; the manual prints 24, used here. |
| 4" IMC | 20" | 28" | 13 1/16" | Gain worked out from the radius. BS4000 shoe. Radius from the GB bending guide, deduct from the manual (one set-back per size for all conduit types). |
Marks on the shoe
- 1Leading edge of the U-strapLine 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 Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (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 Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (Hydraulic table bender)?
15 5/8". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 10 3/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 7 5/16".
What is the deduct for 3" EMT on the Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (Hydraulic table bender)?
18 3/4". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 12 7/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 9".
What is the deduct for 3-1/2" EMT on the Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (Hydraulic table bender)?
24". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 17 3/8" and its back-of-90 gain is 11 7/16".
What is the deduct for 4" EMT on the Gardner Bender Ultra Eegor (Hydraulic table bender)?
28". Subtract it from the stub length to find where to mark a 90. The shoe’s centerline radius is 20" and its back-of-90 gain is 13 1/16".
Brand and model names only identify the bender. BendMate isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Gardner Bender. Check the numbers against the markings on your own bender.