{"product_id":"x-pipe-merge-marking-jig-1d-od-tube","title":"X Pipe Merge Marking Jig 1D – OD Tube","description":"\u003ch2\u003eX pipe marking jig for tight 1D mandrel bends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple clamp-on jig for building an X pipe from two mandrel bends. It wraps round the bend and leaves an opening in a flat face across the outside of the curve. Scribe round the opening and the merge cut is marked, the same on both bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat is set one sixth of the tube diameter into each bend, so the pair overlap by a third of the diameter, which is the usual figure for an X pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich version do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jig is for \u003cstrong\u003e1D bends only\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the centreline radius equals the tube's outside diameter. For 1.5D and 2D bends you need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-pipe-merge-marking-jig-od-tube\"\u003e1.5D \/ 2D jig\u003c\/a\u003e. This jig only marks the merge. To cut your bends to angle first, use a mitre jig, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-pipe-mitre-angle-elbow-cutting-jig-block-1d-od-tube\"\u003e1D X pipe and mitre block\u003c\/a\u003e, which does both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blocks are sized for \u003cstrong\u003eOD tube\u003c\/strong\u003e: mandrel bends sold by their outside diameter. They don't suit SCH10S weld elbows, which are made to a different bend radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the two halves round the bend. Magnets hold them together, and the jig takes bends with or without straight legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outside of the bend shows through the opening in the flat face. Scribe round the edge of the opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the jig off and cut to the line. The cut is a flat one sixth of the tube diameter deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark and cut the second bend the same way. The two flats sit face to face, ready to tack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the merge cut for an X pipe, a flat one sixth of the tube diameter into the bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalves:\u003c\/strong\u003e two, held together by magnets and lined up by locating pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e bends with or without straight legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e size label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade:\u003c\/strong\u003e to order in our UK workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube OD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBend radius (CLR)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.85 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.85 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a size or radius that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/1d-vs-1-5d-vs-2d-bend-radius\"\u003e1D vs 1.5D vs 2D bends\u003c\/a\u003e: what the bend radius numbers mean and how to measure yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/sch10s-pipe-vs-od-tube-sizes\"\u003eSCH10S pipe vs OD tube sizes\u003c\/a\u003e: how to tell which you have\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bendlabs","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":55299166306645,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25 inch","offer_id":55299166339413,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 inch","offer_id":55299166372181,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.75 inch","offer_id":55299166404949,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":55299166437717,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 inch","offer_id":55299166470485,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":55299166503253,"sku":"XPJ-002","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/9364\/5653\/files\/bendlabs-x-pipe-marking-jig-1d-3in.jpg?v=1791714012","url":"https:\/\/bendlabs.co.uk\/products\/x-pipe-merge-marking-jig-1d-od-tube","provider":"Bendlabs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}