Bender project

Just about got it finished up today. Bought some of those ebay plans for a bender. Still need to get a die for it, but I think it turned out pretty good. Thing must weigh 180 lbs

 

Looks tough. Is that an engine hoist ram? How much you got tied up in it?

 

Yup, engine hoise air/hydraulic ram. I think I have about $230 into it

 

Any chance on getting copies of those plans? Been seriously considering doing something like that or like this

 

Plans are $17.99 from this guy:
http://gottrikes.com/HD_Tubebender.htm

 

Thanks! Site bookmarked....

 

What kind of dies does it use? Is there a standard die setup that its made for? I know the dies come in different tubing size and radii, but there attachment may be different.

Looks good. I may need to make one.

Kevo

 

Uses Pro-Tools dies

 

Keep us updated on how well it works.

 

very 8)

 

My wife's birthday was last friday, St Patties day, so we were on a bender all weekend.

 

Since you already have a regular bender, take a look at this. Guy used the same type of $80 air/hydro cylinder that I used to convert a JD2.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455001

Pretty cheap solution, slower than full hydro but 90 seconds per bend isn't bad if you're not running a fab shop

 

And check this out. Gleaned from the Pirate thread.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...622149528&fromMakeTrack=true#ebayphotohosting

So is it just a matter of hooking up an air supply, or am I missing something?

 

Yup 120psi and a fair amount of cfm. They are not nearly as fast as a "real" hyraulic ram, but much easier cheaper and smaller (since you don't need a pump)

The one you linked has a fixed lower foot, so make sure it faces the way you need. Mine was the same way and did not face the direction I wanted so I wound up having to cut the tabs off and reweld.

This style has a removable foot
http://centralonlinesales.com/show_Product.asp?ID=1545