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i was wondering if anyone has used or has an affordable bender tube bender. i'm looking to get a bender on the cheap and i like the fact you don't bolt this style to the floor. but not wasting the money if its just gonna kink and crap out. any thought or info......???
http://www.tjdieselperformance.com/s...-bender/Detail
http://www.tjdieselperformance.com/s...-bender/Detail
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just checked that bender out. looks great but for the bender and the one die i need is over 600 dollars... the affordable bender with the die is only 300
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The affordable bender only comes with dies with 7" radius for 1-1/2 and 1-3/4 and only good for up to .095 DOM tube. not gonna look so good when you have to find another bender to bend a .120 wall cage or a .250 wall tube or a tighter radius.
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I have it, and did use it to bend 1-3/4 .120 tubing. Worked well with no issues and it was not difficult.
I wish it did include more dies. I need to order the 1" die for another one of my crazy ideas. I forget how much additional dies are, but if you plan to bend more than a few sizes you are quickly at the price point of more expensive, and more inclusive benders.
Perfect for the home craftsman and weekend bender. Ahhhh yes, the 'weekend bender'. I haven't had a good one of those since Vegas
Good luck.
I wish it did include more dies. I need to order the 1" die for another one of my crazy ideas. I forget how much additional dies are, but if you plan to bend more than a few sizes you are quickly at the price point of more expensive, and more inclusive benders.
Perfect for the home craftsman and weekend bender. Ahhhh yes, the 'weekend bender'. I haven't had a good one of those since Vegas
Good luck.
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from what ive heard the harbor freight benders kink the crap out of the tube and thats the only problem. i don't have one and have not personally seen it but thats what i've heard....
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i take it you saw the guy on youtube do that? haha it works i just think that would be a pain in the tail but if your willing to do that go for it. i think i would live with the kinks before filling every tube with the sand.
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so i used the bender with out sand on 2" tubing for my rock sliders. works great just have to use the bending form 2 sizes to small. i used 1.5" on the 2'' tubing. worked great. will let you know on DOM when i do my cage.
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thats awesome. 2nd on posting picks when you can. what was the thickness of the tubing also??? i might go get one here soon if they work that well.
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i dont think .120 will be a problem im getting ready to do a cage out of 1 1/2 X .120. i did modify my bender by putting 2 springs on either side of the die to pull the die and ram down after the bend is made. but i have faith that it will bend anything if you take your time and pay attention to what the steal is doing.
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