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: JD2 Model 3 Hydro Conversion......a writeup

ROKTOY
02-05-2002, 09:32 PM
A simple writeup on my setup:

http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/bender/

Jay
MattS
02-05-2002, 10:14 PM
Very nice!!
weldpro
02-05-2002, 10:24 PM
You do great work---now I look forward to seeing the brake!!!:D
weldpro
4x4extreme
02-05-2002, 11:15 PM
Thanks for the write up I have been looking for something like that for days
JackA
02-06-2002, 06:29 AM
With a great tool like that, you could build something real impressive, like a killer buggy:question:
kerryphillips
02-06-2002, 08:02 AM
good write up, exactly what we needed for the one we purchased.....Thanks

kerryp
Moab Austin
02-06-2002, 08:42 AM
Link no worky WHAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN

did site go down?

I even tried

just the regular site of his .com without the extensions??

what gives?
EBSTEVE
02-06-2002, 11:17 AM
the only problem I see is there is not a price total for the parts so I need to figure it myself :D did you do a brake so it does not slide around on you when not in use? Or is it not a problem?
BlueJeep
02-06-2002, 11:18 AM
How much did it cost you to make this hydraulic setup? I have the same bender and I like the idea of it being mobile better than bolted to the floor, so hydraulic seems to be the way to go. I have a porta power but like you said, unhooking it...and pumping hundreds of times...is a PITA.
DRM
02-06-2002, 11:31 AM
You have a rough estimate on cost for that setup Jay?

Great write-up man :cool2:
ROKTOY
02-12-2002, 09:54 PM
I spent maybe $750 for the hydro convert....plus the steel to build the stand.

Jay
DRM
02-15-2002, 09:10 AM
Originally posted by ROKTOY
I spent maybe $750 for the hydro convert....plus the steel to build the stand.

Jay

Seems like that is more expensive than the hydro conversion JD2 sells, or am I off base here? :confused:
ROKTOY
02-15-2002, 03:07 PM
Yes, but realize with the JD2 setup you have to re-pin twice to do a 90 deg bend.
Mine will do over 105 deg one-shot…..no re-pin, no risk of moving the tube, etc.
Jay
Patman
02-15-2002, 03:21 PM
I like the design Jay, how heavy is it?

Just wondering if it gets tippy with a full 24' stick hangin' in it?
DRM
02-15-2002, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by ROKTOY
Yes, but realize with the JD2 setup you have to re-pin twice to do a 90 deg bend.
Mine will do over 105 deg one-shot…..no re-pin, no risk of moving the tube, etc.
Jay

Ahhhh - now that makes sense :)


I am currently scrounging to gather parts for my hydro swap. I currently have a 12 volt pump I could use, but the 12 volt part makes it a little awkward (car battery and charger could work I guess).

May have aa line on another one that is 110v however - free is always good :cool2:

I saw the price on the Northern Tools one you used - not exactly cheap.

I'll figure something out in the next week or so... just gotta scrounge for the right parts to make it work :D
pmurf1
02-15-2002, 05:38 PM
Do you think you could do one for my Harbor Freight pipe bender Jay?:D
Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve when it's done.
ROKTOY
02-15-2002, 08:57 PM
Originally posted by Patman
I like the design Jay, how heavy is it?

Just wondering if it gets tippy with a full 24' stick hangin' in it?

Probably weighs 120-150 lbs. and handles 1.75" x .120 full 20' stick (~40 lbs.)
with no problem. I do use a roller support for the end though....just too long
to let hang.

Dunno 'bout the HF setup Pat ;-)

Jay