[FarmerShawn]

I made my quickhoop bender out of a scrap of 2X10 lumber. I cut an arc, then routed a groove on the curve to hold and support the pipe (half-inch conduit) as I bend it. A strap screwed on one end holds the pipe while I bend. Also, I found that pvc conduit cut into 18" lengths, sharpened on one end, driven into the ground 10" or so make nice ground posts for the hoops to slide into - much easier than trying to push the hoops into the ground. I just hold the plastic down with firewood on both sides. That way I can access either side equally inconveniently. So far I have only used them at the end of the season to keep peppers, leeks, and Brussels sprouts going long past first frost.