http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-hydraulic-pipe-bender-32888.html Is this the pipe bender yall used ? If not could you post the link to it please?
I can't find one like I used on their website. It is a hand powered bender, and you change the mandrel and roller for different size tubing. I think 1" is probably as big as it can do. It has a fold up stand, and a pretty long handle to pull on. It works pretty good, but it a pain in the butt to get the bends to come out the same angle.
I haven't used a bender like the one you posted, but I would say that is better than the one I used. I borrowed the one I used, so I can't complain.