Putting a slight bend in 1" SS Tubing

[Ryban]

I'm fabricating a structure that will attach to our dodger to mount solar (see https://www.geminiproducts.net/how-t...-7-easy-steps/).

I need to put a small bend in the center of two 5-6' long stainless 1" OD tubes. I'm not certain what angle will be needed, but probably on the order of 10-20 degrees with any suitable radius.

Options I'm considering:

• Manual mandrel bender -- kind of expensive for just making 2 bends.
• Joining two pieces with 7/8" tubing pre-bent -- there's a 7/8" hydraulic bender that's only $70. Won't have to ship long sections.
• Make a wooden form and use a lot of leverage.
• Shop it out to a local fab shop.