-I just put a ProComp light bar on the front of the bronco.
-I need steps to assist getting the GF in/out and not tearing the bolster on my lightning seats.
-I want to also make a rear bumper with integrated Tire carrier.
So, with that info at hand. I bought some 1-1/2" tubing (0.125")
And I want to do some bends and notches them weld it all together. I am sure if I have the bender, I would be more included to take one some more tubing projects. But I am NOT looking to make a business out of this or do a ton od bending.
With that said, any suggestions? bender and notcher. Good point and and bad points
JD2 notchmaster for the notcher, there is a chinese knockoff off it as well, I have both as I wanted to modify it some.
I have a Protools 105hd that I converted to hydraulic with a 36" long ram (way longer then needed but it was on sale 1/2 price.)
Some of the chatter on Pirate4x4 says their stuff is quality, however I have not personally used their stuff.
I have a harbor freight tube notcher. Is it great? No, but it works for the few tube copes I've needed to make. That said, the bushings in it are about done.
You are correct. Harbor Freight benders will kink the tube. YouTube search will reveal all kinds of methods to keep the tube from kinking. The one I like best is filling the tube with wet sand to avoid kinks.
I've had a JD2 for at least a decade, I converted to hydraulics many years ago and it's awesome. But if you're just starting out with a few small projects, save some money and manual bend, it's not that hard. The only downside is that you have to bolt it to the floor one way or another. Or you could mount it in a receiver hitch of a truck.
Just a short update. I bought the ProBender P3
It is more of the entry level one But it should be more than capable of doing what I need it to do.
It came in multiple pieces and does require some welding but ti took less than an hour to put together. Maybe down the road I will worry about painting it. Hopefully this summer I can use it to makes some steps and a bumper
Protools105hd FTW, for the price its the better deal IMO. Its easy to make it a hydraulic bender to
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