Abstract: A bending apparatus for metal pipe and tubing which includes an upright spindle assembly; a lower section mounted on the spindle assembly for rotational movement around the spindle, the lower section can be selectively moved around and engaged with the spindle assembly; an upper section which is rotatably mounted on the spindle assembly and removably connected to the lower section, the upper section includes a removable shoe bender; and a radius die positioned at the top of the spindle assembly and in pipe or tube engaging alignment with the shoe bender. The bending apparatus can be disassembled, and moved to a different work site, and reassembled by one person. The bending apparatus can bend pipe or tubing of one-half inch to two inch diameter and larger.