/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1524710
It's something that comes with experience.
I kinked a few myself before getting 'a feel' for it.
There are benders that help but even using them requires some practice.
I have both styles of pic related in several sizes.
If the end of the tube is just a cut with no fittings I prefer the springs.
If the spring won't slide over the tube I use the formed tool.
Most of the time I don't need to make a tight bend and just form it between my hands.
>grip each side of where I want the bend and twist my wrists...

If a kink happens and isn't too severe, you may be able to take part of it out by using pliers to 'reform' the tube.
If you don't have experience with this you run the risk of making it worse.
Go buy a small section of soft copper tubing and practice before messing up more of your installation.