what size die should i get?

ajoebob · 06-18-2009, 05:28 PM

i going to get a tubing bender so i can make a cage, rock sliders and maybe a bumper. i was thinking about getting the 1 3/4 die with a 5.5r. but i was also thinking about the 1.5 dies. would the 1.5 be to small for a cage and rock sliders. which have you all found to be best for an allaround die.
thanks

ps. it will be dom tubing

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**waskillywabbit** · 06-18-2009, 05:29 PM

I have a 1.75 x 5.5 with a 180 degree bender JD2

ajoebob · 06-18-2009, 05:59 PM

thats what i was looken at. how do you like it? would you do anything diffrent at the start?

**waskillywabbit** · 06-18-2009, 06:04 PM

It is manual. I will add a hydro eventrually as I'm lazy and old. I might get a 1.5" and a 2" die, but 1.75" does fine for my stuff. You need to get a good notcher too.

With 1.75" tubing, 1.5" tubing slugs it well and is good for bracing (straight pieces).

Get good hole saws for your notcher.

I am going to put mine on a separate table attachment when I do hydro so I can roll it around, but right now it is on a stand.

Well worth the money if you are going to build sliders, bumpers and do a cage. Then you will have paid for it and can start making money doing stuff for other folks.

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waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,559	It is manual. I will add a hydro eventrually as I'm lazy and old. I might get a 1.5" and a 2" die, but 1.75" does fine for my stuff. You need to get a good notcher too. With 1.75" tubing, 1.5" tubing slugs it well and is good for bracing (straight pieces). Get good hole saws for your notcher. I am going to put mine on a separate table attachment when I do hydro so I can roll it around, but right now it is on a stand. Well worth the money if you are going to build sliders, bumpers and do a cage. Then you will have paid for it and can start making money doing stuff for other folks. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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