ISO 1" conduit bender
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Local Muffler Shop - may have small dies. HFT has a Ram kit for $150. Ask an electrician to loan you his (can you bring the conduit to his shop?) I have a 3/4" conduit bender. If the 1" is similar in design, should be something you could borrow. Check an Electrical Distributor to see if there is such a simple tool as the 1/2" and 3/4" versions - then ask if they'll rent one. Tell 'em your story, you might find a shop willing to help.
Klein Tools 51605 Iron Conduit Bender Full Assembly, 1-Inch EMT and 3/4-Inch Rigid, Wide Foot Pedal, Benchmark Symbols and Angle Setter $100 @ Lowes https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tool...embly-1-Inch-EMT-with-Angle-Setter/5014305459
Here is an article I came across on bending tube: Tube bending basics: How to bend tubing and metal pipe.
I have a big tripod style, you are welcome to use here or make arrangements for pony express.
If it's EMT then you can rent a bender at the big box stores usually at a pretty cheap rate. Thick wall, you can talk to local electrical contractors and as long as it's a one off they usually will be happy to make the bends for a few bucks and pimp you for future work in the meantime.
At least that's what I've found. As long as you aren't a competitor for their business, they see you as a possible future customer if you have a bigger job. They collect a few bucks and get your good will.
At least that's what I've found. As long as you aren't a competitor for their business, they see you as a possible future customer if you have a bigger job. They collect a few bucks and get your good will.
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Gene, I'll have to check but I believe I have a hand bender in my garage that I know will bend 3/4". I'm not sure about 1" conduit but I can check and let you know. The difficult part is it's here in Chapel Hill! Of course you're welcome to come visit and spend the day turning with me 
How about a 90 degree elbow?
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Sigma Engineered Solutions ProConnex 1 in. D Zinc-Plated Steel 90 Degree Elbow For EMT 1 pk Mfr# 02-55543PE - Ace Hardware
The Sigma ProConnex 90-degree EMT Elbows are used to connect two lengths of steel EMT conduit together to allow for 90-degree bends. These zinc-plated steel elbows are suitable for use in dry locations.Find the 1 90D EMT ELBOW at Ace.
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You did not specify what sort of bends you needed to make. For one, I was assuming ninety degree bends. I noticed you mentioned forty foot of 1" Conduit. Are you talking about four ten foot sections/lengths?
Are you adding a circuit or building a hot house perhaps? If building hoop house for a garden or farm - really large diameter bends, the stuff we've been suggesting is not appropriate at all.
Fill us in, we might be able to be more helpful.
