Thanks Dan, that being the case I will hold onto them rather than going for an exchange as they do pull a decent bend. Very disappointing that something that is such basic engineering can't be done right. Might have a moan at the manufacturer.
cheers
Apologies, this has been touched on in the past. I have just bought a brand new set of Irwin Hilmor GLM pipe benders and there seems to be a problem with the black lock hook not sitting squarely on the pipe (15mm). See attached pic. This is my first pipe bender so don't know if this is...