77455 Cable Bender Tool, Connects to 1/2'' Ratchet, Wire Bender Tool-Maximum Bending Up to 500 MCM

This tool was critical for bending 1AWG for my sub panel. It was able to fit in a tight space with my old Square D QO panel. Works like a charm. I’m not an electrician so it became a 1 time use tool for me.

Installed two 200amp service entrances for two pole barns. Saved me while pulling Three 3/0 copper wires with two back-to-back 90° LB's in 2 inch pvc. Worked great except it'll fall off ratchet easy as there isn't a retainer dimple in square drive hole. Showed my uncle (retired electrician) he wished he had one back in the day.

Firstly, the tool does perform to its intended task. There are some details that don’t quite meet my expectations in regards to fit. finish and even the pleasant surprise of the rubber sleeves to reduce wire insulation damage.The package came in a bubble wrap envelope that is standard AMAZON packaging. Neither great or bad, package arrived undamaaged.The finish detail looks more like cast metal with a silver anodized coating. (Not a professional analysis, simply my impression.) As listed, the pictures lead one to believe the device is more of a machined finish. It really should not affect performance, but simply leaves one feeling they didn’t get what is advertised. Heck, for the price it should be a non issue.The device fits on a 1/2 ratchet and locks in place. It surely was strong enough, and the complimentary rubber sleeves seem to help grip the wire, and protect it too. I tried this tool on a breaker bar as instructed, and tested the fitment against two high quality ratchet wrenches as well. I then tried a high quality socket on all three wrenches, the one breaker bar, and the two ratchets. In all three cases,there was more play at the connection point of the ratchet male, and the tool female joints.The complimentary rubber is a pretty cool thing to do. More than likely there was feedback about the ‘grips’ on the metal posts, and they responded in kind.Would like to see this tool with a little better finish quality, and consistent length of rubber sleeves. Would I buy it again? Absolutely, the price is unbeatable. Would rather see pictures that more correctly match the tool. I am assuming the pictures were pre production, and not intended to misrepresent the product.

Had to horse 25 feet of 4/0 cables into place. The bender tool really helped. Cool how you can reverse the ratchet on spot as you bend the cable right or left. Still at it- converting 60 amp/70 + year - 4)15 amp fuse service into 400 amp 2)200 amp cutoffs and new 200 amp 40 space panel.Great tool= did what it was supposed to do and didn’t break.

Concept was good but failed to meet my expectations, it was certainly better than not having it for the price it's worth having in your tool box

It's a basic item. Lightweight and it comes with rubber boots to protect the wire from damage. Compared to competitors price it's worth the purchase

Works great.

Good quality tool. I like that it fits on a regular ratchet. Works well for bending 350mcm wires in a tight space. A good value.