

🛠️ Bend it right, bend it tight — Klein precision in your hands!
The Klein Tools 86530 Metal Folding Tool is a professional-grade, 12-inch duct bender crafted from durable 16 gauge steel. Designed for HVAC pros and metalworkers, it offers two precise folding depths (3/8" and 1") and can handle up to 24 gauge steel and 28 gauge stainless steel. Equipped with handy sight gauges for accurate bends, this compact tool delivers consistent, repeatable results for hems, pans, and drive edges—making it an essential for anyone demanding precision and durability on the job.
| Brand | KLEIN TOOLS |
| Color | Multi |
| Connector Type | Cap |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 12 x 3.25 x 0.12 inches |
| Material | 16 ga Steel |
| Size | 12 Inch |
M**N
Works great for PVC flashing too
I had to make and install a good number of identical PVC flashing pieces for a pressure treated outdoor structure. This tool made it much, much easier and yielded an accurate and repeatable bend in PVC. Worked perfectly. Do know that it is intended to give a flange of a set width. The angle can certainly be varied but it isn't, by nature, that easy to make a flange of lesser width and still be accurate. For me, this was a plus as I got identical flanges all down the line so the job looks very even and professional. It also wouldn't tend to matter if one was doing fully folded over edging or similar. Good sturdy simple tool.
R**D
Works as intended
I used this to add drive hems to square ducting. Worked great. I dont think it would be possible with any other tool
S**E
Well made
Perfect, Straight and very sturdy
K**R
Just what I needed!
This tool saved me. I found huge gaps in my air return ductwork, but I could get a clean bend on the sheet metal I bought. I had never worked with sheet metal in my life or anything to do with HVAC repair, but it was simple with this tool. It seems to be well made. I don't see myself using this often, but if I ever needed to to in the future, I'll be glad I have it. It can put a 1-inch or 3/8-inch lip on the sheet metal. I don't know the proper name for it. I'm just a regular home owner, not an HVAC technician.
C**.
Pretty simple
Well made and worked well. It’s a hand brake sooo… other than not being flimsy and durably coated with finish good quality at a reasonable price
D**U
Makes crisp bend
Used to make a new drip pan under my camper ac united. Excellent bends. Very easy to maneuver
D**N
Works as it should!
Works as it should.
W**E
sheet metal work made easy
Great tool for small jobs, up too 6ft bends. Makes easy work of boxed window flashing.
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