Tube Benders

[bax]

what do you guys think about the jd model 32. Is it worth the hundred buck or the jd 2 is good enough??:?

JD 32 has different dies than the JD2. If you have no dies then the 32 is a good option. However if you already have a 2 and want to upgrade the 32 is not a good option unless you want to buy new dies.

 

[t.lay]

I've got the pro tools 200 - you can convert to air over hydraulics. Was about $375 for the bender and 1 die set. Works good.

 

[Revelation]

I also have a JD 2 I am always looking for more dies. Bender is a good one. It's easy to use and not to hard to duplicate bends. I wish I could of afforded the hyd option.

Now I know where I will be fabricating my cage;D

 

[Durtymax]

Here is what I just picked up over the weekend. So stoked, I love it!

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[grant_71]

I have used the TN-100 Notcher ($215) and i think if you are not machine savvy it is a good unit. The main thing is to use the HIGHEST quality hole saws you can find and use lots of cutting oil (be sure to clean the cutting oil before welding...don't ask).

If you have a decent drill press and a halfway decent machinist vice you can do the same thing.

My dad acquired a Bridgeport mill, so I am now buying end mills for notching tubing.

 

[rjlougee]

I'm running a JMR1000 electric/hydraulic bender and love it. Used to have a Pro-tools, but after breaking a die I sold it. There is a significant difference in the JD2 and JMR dies.

2nd, go for the air or electric option. I hated having the bender bolted to the floor all the time and if you remove it you've got the lag bolts sticking up through the floor. With the air/electric you can roll the machine away when you're not using. If you have all kinds of extra space, you don't need that (and can I keep some stuff there?).

Take a look in the vendor section of Pirate, they always have deals going. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=61
HTH, Joe

 

[cap35b]

heres another one

http://www.tubetek.net/index.php

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

heres another one

http://www.tubetek.net/index.php

do you have one of those and are they good

 

[wpaeb]

I like the looks of this one.
http://www.bii1.com/benders/manual-tubing-bender-050.php

I have an old pro-tools 302

 

[cap35b]

do you have one of those and are they good

No but It looks like the one I will buy when the money appears. It seems to be the best buy for price with a die. It looks well made and comparable to the JD benders.

 

[Madgyver]

I have the plans from gottrikes and was going to build one but then I found a vendor local that had the JD2 with dies and he would sell them to me at the web price. I had to get them and it had already paid for itself with all the pick-up truck racks that I've built for customers.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

what dies are used mostly? I found a used jd2 with dies 5/8", 7/8", and 2". He wants 200 and it has all the parts do you think its worth it or would you guys prefer to buy a new one???

 

[bax]

what dies are used mostly? I found a used jd2 with dies 5/8", 7/8", and 2". He wants 200 and it has all the parts do you think its worth it or would you guys prefer to buy a new one???

The 2'' die is worth more than 200.00 The older ones work just as good as the new one.

 

[rcmbronc]

what dies are used mostly? I found a used jd2 with dies 5/8", 7/8", and 2". He wants 200 and it has all the parts do you think its worth it or would you guys prefer to buy a new one???

I would buy it as long as the pins are not too sloppy. Good Deal.

 

[scsm76]

If your looking for a used bender in So Cal keep an eye on dezertrangers.com benders are listed there all the time for reasonable prices.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

what dies do most of you guys used and i need a tube die for roll cages right??:? Im new to tube benders so help would be great. Thanks

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

If your looking for a used bender in So Cal keep an eye on dezertrangers.com benders are listed there all the time for reasonable prices.

thanks for the link. it has some great things on that website

 

[ITOWU2]

$200 would be a good deal. 2" tube is what most cages are made out of. you can use the smaller dies for oh sh!t handles or light guards.
Wes

 

[bax]

I agree, 2'' and 1 3/4'' dies are used the most for cage work.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Anyone ever use a Greenlee triple nickle for bending a cage ?
Do they make the right dies?
Are the dies different from rigid conduit bending dies ? ( it looks to me like they bend sharper radii than conduit benders.)
Reason I ask , as an electrician , I have access to 555's and other various greenlee bending products.
Looks like I have some research to do ...