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Old 02-07-2004, 05:16 PM
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Tube Benders

I decided I wanted to make a front tube bimper and possibly some other tube pruducts for my truck. I have seen a bunch of differant types of benders out there. U know that there is a differance between a pipe and tube bender, but I found this bender on ebay that says that it is a tube and pipe bender. It cliams to bend up to 1 1/2" tube. Would this bender work to fab up bumpers and other things? If not what would I need? (also the price on this was not bad $265)
here is the link model 3 pipe and tube bender
Old 02-07-2004, 05:34 PM
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also found this same bender here
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thats a jd2 bender, yes they are nice. My dad uses one in his shop. Just realize that on top of the price of the bender, you need the dies, which cost quite a bit. but that bender should so you well, and last you for many projects
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yea, i know. I am just going to buy the dies that I need. they are about 100-200 bucks a piece
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anyone know the cheapest place to get dies?
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That bender will suit you just fine.
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Originally posted by 904wdPickup
anyone know the cheapest place to get dies?
That changes all the time. Shop around.... Ask for quotes.... Watch for special sales...

Here's a few more places that carry benders and dies

rockbuggysupply.com
pro-tools.com
polyperformance.com
mikegreen4x4.com
mad4wd.com
mtechsales.com
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