JD2 Model 32 Bender

t120r · Jan 17, 2018

Anyone here have the JD2 Model 32 bender? I'm thinking of buying one. I'm just wondering if it can bend 1-3/4" x 0.250 manually or if you need hydraulics.

garberz · Jan 17, 2018

I bent 1 1/2” with a manual. The back of the die broke where it attaches to the pin. Just needed to beef it up a bit. Also used a cheater for some leverage. I only bent it 6* for making a drag link. Are you bending up some Lars Bars?

Mark

bknbronco · Jan 18, 2018

i have one but built a air over hydrolic setup using a harbor freight ram. If you need a ram its fairly easy to build the mounts yourself.

SteveL · Jan 18, 2018

I built my cages out of 2" .120 wall with that style manual bender. It worked fine.

garberz · Jan 18, 2018

SteveL said:
I built my cages out of 2" .120 wall with that style manual bender. It worked fine.

He's not building a cage. I believe he's making links for a 3 link front.

Mark

Cooper · Jan 18, 2018

I realize you are asking about a tube bender but if you are only in need of 3 or 4 pieces maybe purchasing pre-bent sections is a cheaper solution for you.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R1982-01.html

Ruffstuff sells pre-bent DOM sections; other fabrication shops should as well. Maybe you even have one close to you and can save on shipping.

Anyway... it's just an idea. Good luck with your project.

t120r · Jan 23, 2018

Cooper said:
I realize you are asking about a tube bender but if you are only in need of 3 or 4 pieces maybe purchasing pre-bent sections is a cheaper solution for you.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R1982-01.html

Ruffstuff sells pre-bent DOM sections; other fabrication shops should as well. Maybe you even have one close to you and can save on shipping.

Anyway... it's just an idea. Good luck with your project.

That would have been nice to know 2 days ago.

I broke down and bought the bender.

I am currently just making an upper link, but it will come in handy in fabricating many other things I'm sure.

JD2 Model 32 Bender

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