Tubing benders

[mws]

I have ideas for my bumpers and rock sliders and....

 

And after looking at this thread:

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=10987&st=0&

I know I want to get a tubing bender to make it a reality.

 

How much of a bender do I need to do this kind of work? I'm pretty sure those inexpensive hydraulic guys they sell at Harbor Freight won't handle the 1/8" wall and heavier stuff I'd need.

 

So what would be the minimum I should be looking for?

[Pavelow Leaks]

http://vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm

 

Thats a pretty good one.

[GrimGreg]

The guy I used to work with had an older model of this one: Pro Tools Bender . He had the hydro asist which was slow, but much easier on the muscles.

[Frontier2k1]

i have the model 3 bender.. I bought it from a vendor on pirate4x4.com forum, cheapest price you can find anywhere and if you know how to weld you cna make your own stand and the handle you can use just a piece of 1x2" box tube, that will cut down on initial cost and shipping cost...

[mws]

Thanks, guys!

[ILoveMyPatty]

I want a tube bender as well. I should make one out of our hydraulic wood splitter...

[mws]

Yup... I am on the lookout for a hydraulic ram and pump right now....

The muscle powered benders need to be rather securely mounted to the ground (serious bolts inserted into concrete anchors) whereas a hydraulic one could be set on a large, stable platform and remain mobile.

[ILoveMyPatty]

Our wood splitter has a quick release plate on the end of the ram, thepart that moves the wood.... I should get different degree bends and put em on there. Strictly ghetto redneck style tube bender, tadaaa!