3-point saddle bend marks for conduit
Obstacle in the way? Lay out the saddle before you bend.
A 3-point saddle clears a pipe, strut, or other obstruction and returns to the original plane. BendLogic shows mark positions, bend order, and a visual layout so you can check the stick before the first bend.
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01 / Field notes
When electricians use a 3-point saddle
Use a 3-point saddle when you need to clear a single obstruction and come back flat — common on EMT runs where a pipe or conduit crosses your path. The hard part is not the idea; it is getting three marks and bend order right so the rise clears and the ends line up.
02 / Field notes
How BendLogic helps
- Open 3-Point Saddle.
- Enter obstruction and conduit inputs using the tradesman fraction keypad.
- Choose field-reference or center-reference mode as supported in-app.
- Read the full mark layout, bend order, and field steps on one screen.
- Verify on the pipe before you bend.
03 / Field notes
Field checklist
- Confirm obstruction height and available approach
- Confirm conduit size and bender
- Mark in the order the app shows
- Dry-fit mental check: rise clears, ends parallel to original plane
- Verify every measurement — app assists; you own the bend
Field questions
FAQ
- 3-point vs 4-point?
- 3-point clears a single bump and returns flat. 4-point is for longer obstacles or when you need a flat top over a wider obstruction — see the 4-point guide.
- Offline?
- Yes.