pipe bender

moneypitxj · Jul 8, 2005

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

thanks, brad

Lawn Cher' · Jul 8, 2005

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 · Jul 8, 2005

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 · Jul 8, 2005

old_man said:
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' · Jul 8, 2005

old_man said:
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 · Jul 9, 2005

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

Goatman · Jul 9, 2005

RCP Phx said:
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 · Jul 10, 2005

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 · Jul 10, 2005

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 · Jul 10, 2005

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 · Jul 10, 2005

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 · Jul 10, 2005

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

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