pipe bender

[moneypitxj]

i am in the market for a tube bender. i want one that is resonably priced and still accurate.

thanks, brad

[Lawn Cher']

Pipe bender does not equal tube bender... I learned this the hard way (wanna buy a slightly used 16 ton unit?) The HF models are attractive by price, but are not all that great for making Jeep stuff out of actual tube.

[old_man]

Actually the HF unit works great if you have the right dies. I made my own and it works fine. The problem is that not everybody has a lathe and mill to make the dies.

[GroversXJ]

The problem is that not everybody has a lathe and mill to make the dies.
I'd like to see a picture of the die you made that works for tubing as I have though of building my own. Thanks, :)

[Lawn Cher']

Actually the HF unit works great if you have the right dies. I made my own and it works fine. The problem is that not everybody has a lathe and mill to make the dies.

Hmm, very good info... maybe I won't be in such a rush to get rid of the giant orange paperweight.

[RCP Phx]

My JD2 paid for itself right away!
http://www.jd2.com/M3B_Features.htm

[Goatman]

My JD2 paid for itself right away!
http://www.jd2.com/M3B_Features.htm

The Model 3 bender is the one that most people get. You can shop around on the 'Net for pricing.

[Fullsizexj]

Yup JD Squared model III is the way to go, I would not trade mine for anything, one of these days I will convert it to Hydro if I ever need to start using it on a constant basis

[Jeepjunkie3]

Go to www.tricktools.com and look at the Model 3 tubing bender. I've had mine for a year now and love it!

[moneypitxj]

thanks guys i like this bender.
now i just have to find a spot in the garage to lag it down.
does anyone have their bender to be removeable.
because you need a pretty clear space to bend them roll cage pieces.

oh yea, since were on the subject:

how do you figure out how much tubing you need for building a cage.
just to get passed all the ,well it depends how extensive your going to get.
i want to build a good one so as many points and triangulation as i can without getting ridiculous.

[RCP Phx]

Mines removable,I poured concrete around a 4'" square tube in the ground then built my stand with another piece that fit inside the 4".

[Fullsizexj]

here is a great place to get a package deal on bender stand handle degree ring and such
http://vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm