mws Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelow Leaks Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 http://vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm Thats a pretty good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier2k1 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I want a tube bender as well. I should make one out of our hydraulic wood splitter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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