The Ridgid 36097 has high strength, long forged steel handles, offset to avoid knuckle clash The oil-absorbent guide is self-lubricating as the pipe is bent to prevent sticking. This product is designed to bend annealed copper, steel and stainless steel. Features: Designed for bending annealed copper, steel and stainless with a wall thickness less than or equal to 0.06\" (1.5 mm) to a maximum of 180° Offset cushion grip handles for comfort when forming 180° bends A 90° start angle and unique oil-absorbing shoe minimize bending effort while forming accurate bends Specification: Tube capacity: 3/8\" Maximum bend angle: 180°