Tube Bender Mounting Plate (Infinite 8) [Archive]

Swag Off Road

09-30-2008, 08:39 PM

A lot of us fabricators run into a common problem when bending a long piece of tube, you often run into a fixed object, project vehicle, work bench or walls.

I am selling a mounting plate that gets welded to your vertical tube bender post. It allows you to rotate your bender in 45 degree increments and swing the bender 360 degrees in any direction.

Greatly reduces the amount of splices you will have to make due to limited space in your shop.

Works on JD2, JMR, Pro Tools, as well as the new JD-32 tube benders. :smokin:

When ordering please specify which plate you need.

Laser cut from 3/8" thick steel.

There is video showing how this plate works at http://www.swagoffroad.com/Infinite_8_Mounting_Plate.html

http://www.swagoffroad.com/files/P1130181-3.JPG

Thanks Troy

hexal

10-02-2008, 02:29 PM

nice, so how much is it?

Swag Off Road

10-02-2008, 03:19 PM

nice, so how much is it?

$17.99, the price is listed on the website and can be purchased through Paypal.

Thanks Troy

Big91RustyBucket

10-02-2008, 06:23 PM

How do you affix the center bolt.

Swag Off Road

10-02-2008, 06:44 PM

How do you affix the center bolt.

Weld the 3/4" nut to the center hole of the mounting plate. Then weld the plate to your bender stand vertical post, with the nut in the middle of the post.

So.......once the mounting plate is welded in place the nut is no longer accessible.

Big91RustyBucket

10-02-2008, 06:47 PM

Take some pictures of one mounted. I am interested. By the way good move on the yellow star:beer:
Welcome aboard.

Swag Off Road

10-02-2008, 07:34 PM

Take some pictures of one mounted. I am interested. By the way good move on the yellow star:beer:
Welcome aboard.

Did you check out the video? YouTube - Infinite 8" Tube Bender Mounting Plate JMR, Pro-Tools, JD2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg_kfBb0WaM)

Picture below is a prototype part but you get the same idea. The center 3/4" bolt goes throught the center hole on the mounting plate, threads into the nut that is welded to the bottom side of the plate, hence you are not able to see the nut when the plate is welded to your vertical post :confused:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/images/STA60026-2.JPG

Thanks for the welcome.:D

Big91RustyBucket

10-02-2008, 07:39 PM

It all falls into place. I was thinking it was 2 flanges at first.. :)

1TON73K5

10-04-2008, 05:14 PM

I machined a solid steel 3 in Diameter spud and welded it to the bottom plate that mounts to the bender stand. I cross drilled the spud and tube to accept a 3/4 in pin. I'm using a 3 in Round, 1/4 wall pipe for my stand, ID is 3 inches. The spud fits inside the tube with a close fit. I drilled three cross holes at three different equally spaced degree intervals in the tube so I can rotate mine too, I only drilled one hole in the solid spud.

I just pull the 3/4 in pin I made out of a long bolt. I cut the threads off and rounded the end, the shank goes all the way thru the 3 in pipe. I just pull it and rotate my bender to the next hole. I dont have to unbolt anything. You idea is much simpler to build but mine is easier and quicker to index. Nice job on the invention. Mine requires some drilling/machining/cutting/welding. Yours is just a bit of cutting and welding.

Mud Slayer 2.0

10-07-2008, 08:55 PM

Swag Off Road

10-07-2008, 10:04 PM

that's a great idea.. but if you're running hydaulic bender why dont you mount your bender to a rolling stand ??

that would be another idea for ya.. market and sell a rolling stand for the bender to bolt to..ours is set up like this at the shop and i cant imagine it any other way

My concrete pad has a 3 degree slope to it, and if my bender was on wheels I would always have to make sure it was facing the same direction every time or from one bend to the next, otherwise there may be up to a 6 degree difference from one bend to the next.

If my floor was flat I would not came up with this unique idea.

1TON73K5

10-08-2008, 08:57 PM

Besides, not everyone want or needs to convert to hydro. Its for those of us who are not pussies and are not affraid to bend 2" DOM tube by hand. Sure it take a while longer but it's a good workout. I have 170 feet of 2" DOM in my cage....ALL bent manually. :flipoff2:

MaTa

10-21-2008, 04:29 PM

Great Idea, just ordered me one!

SeaBass44

10-21-2008, 05:31 PM

waited 5 minutes for video to load, it did not
post it on youtube so we can view it:D

Swag Off Road

10-21-2008, 07:24 PM

waited 5 minutes for video to load, it did not
post it on youtube so we can view it:D

:confused: I just pulled up Youtube and it worked for me.

SeaBass44

10-21-2008, 07:41 PM

:confused: I just pulled up Youtube and it worked for me.

ok, I didn't see youtube link
the link in 1st post does not open
I watched some of the youtube video, sound is crap, full volume, then near nothing, then full, 5 minutes seems long to show off such a simple item:D
I might buy once I get a bender:smokin: have not decided on hard mount or portable table yet

Swag Off Road

02-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the orders guys.:grinpimp:

gt5816v

02-24-2009, 08:20 AM

Cool idea, I could of used one of these when I bent my main hoops...

Swag Off Road

03-20-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the orders guys,

Just got another batch of parts off the laser cutter.

As always, instock ready to ship. :beer:

Swag Off Road

04-09-2009, 01:01 PM

troyman

04-09-2009, 05:54 PM

Just ordered the plate for my new stand :beer:

mattkramer23

05-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Does someone have the two hole mounting dimensions for the new JD2 model 32 bender. Rumor has it that they the hole spacing, hence I will need to create a new tube bender mounting plate specific for this bender?

Thanks Troy

:eek: Mine is the model 32 and I just got your plate in the mail this week. I haven't tried it yet. I will let you know if it's a go or not.

mattkramer23

05-03-2009, 02:35 PM

I ordered the infinite 8 tube bender plate from SWAG OFFROAD. I got my order in the mail about 3 days later. You won't find better customer service or faster delivery from anyone else.

Thanks SWAG!

mattkramer23

05-03-2009, 02:56 PM

:eek: Mine is the model 32 and I just got your plate in the mail this week. I haven't tried it yet. I will let you know if it's a go or not.

ok I just measured the plate, looks like 2" and I know the model 32 is bigger. It's either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" I will go out and check....any chance I can make an exchange? do you have a laser close by? I know a guy that runs one but the turnaround time is much much faster if I buy it from you!

Swag Off Road

05-03-2009, 07:51 PM

ok I just measured the plate, looks like 2" and I know the model 32 is bigger. It's either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" I will go out and check....any chance I can make an exchange? do you have a laser close by? I know a guy that runs one but the turnaround time is much much faster if I buy it from you!

Matt,

Once you get the measurement for the JD32 it takes a week from dimensions given to a new laser cut part on your door step.

Let me know I will take the std version back and swap you the JD32 bender ring.

Troy

Swag Off Road

06-02-2009, 04:54 PM

I now sell an Infinate 8 plate that fits the new JD-32 tube bender. :smokin: When ordering please specify which plate you need.

Thanks Troy

Swag Off Road

07-14-2009, 12:53 PM

For thoes of you who do your tube bending outside, the weather won't always be this nice. Pick up this Infinate 8 tube bender mounting plate and bring your tube work inside and be closer to the fridge. :laughing:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/files/P1130181-3.JPG

Swag Off Road

08-13-2009, 10:14 PM

I am sitting on a new batch of infinite 8 tube bender mounting plates for the JD-32 tube bender. Get it before you make your bender stand, and save yourself the trouble of having to splice tube due to limited space in your garage.

Troy

geberhard

08-14-2009, 10:43 AM

Troy, from the picture it looks like two flanges is that correct?

http://www.swagoffroad.com/images/STA60026-2.JPG

Swag Off Road

08-14-2009, 12:34 PM

Troy, from the picture it looks like two flanges is that correct?

http://www.swagoffroad.com/images/STA60026-2.JPG

That picture is the first prototype part I made using a CNC plasma cutter, since my machine can't cut 3/8" steel I used two pieces of 3/16"and welded them togeather....protype only.

However, everything I sell is cut on a laser cuter so they are made out of 3/8" plate. and only one plate is needed for your bender stand.

Troy

Swag Off Road

08-31-2009, 04:31 PM

:smokin: Thanks for the orders guys, for those of who who have purchased this infinite 8 tube bender mounting plate........remember the days when you had to splice tubing because your tube would not fit in the garage?

I bet you don't miss those days!

Troy

Swag Off Road

09-14-2009, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the orders guys. This item fits in USPS flat rate shipping so it will only run you $4.80 to ship this tube bender mounting plate anywhere in the US.

Troy

geberhard

09-14-2009, 04:49 PM

Troy, any channce you want to slel the two piece prototype onthe first pitcure? In my case I will be cutting the current stand, creating a center tube axle, so this way I can more easily rotate the bender. The pedestal is about 2X2 what is the diension form center of outside hole to center of outside hole? Thanks!

zabeard

09-14-2009, 07:51 PM

order placed! thanks man, wish i would have saw this a year earlier.

Swag Off Road

09-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Troy, any channce you want to sell the two piece prototype on the first pitcure? In my case I will be cutting the current stand, creating a center tube axle, so this way I can more easily rotate the bender. The pedestal is about 2X2 what is the diension form center of outside hole to center of outside hole? Thanks!

Sure I can chop the top off my bender stand. I get tired of telling people that plate was a prototype part. :laughing:

Troy

geberhard

09-15-2009, 10:01 AM

Troy, and are both plates still separated from each other? How thick are they? I think they woudl work perfect for what I am planning to do. Thanks!

Swag Off Road

09-15-2009, 10:08 AM

Troy, and are both plates still separated from each other? How thick are they? I think they woudl work perfect for what I am planning to do. Thanks!

They are welded togeather, two peices of 3/16" steel.

Troy

geberhard

09-15-2009, 10:23 AM

Troy, just sent you the paypal, but just read this. I actually needed them to be two separate pieces, not one piece. You think they could easily be separated? If not, it will not work for me, then please return my paypal.

Thanks,

Gui

BlueXJ

10-08-2009, 03:34 PM

Just put my order in for one. Thanks.

BlueXJ

10-13-2009, 03:21 PM

Just put my order in for one. Thanks.

plate showed up today! looks great and fits like it should.

thanks again

Swag Off Road

10-13-2009, 05:51 PM

plate showed up today! looks great and fits like it should.

thanks again

BlueXJ,

I'm glad I could help you out.

This bender mounting plate will pay for itself the first time you would have had to splice tubing due to interference issues.

Say good buy to cutting the tube, splicing it, welding it, grinding it down.

Troy

Swag Off Road

11-02-2009, 12:29 PM

I have plenty in stock and only $4.85 for flat rate shipping.

This bender mounting plate is a life saver for those of you who fab in a small shop/garage.

Troy

Swag Off Road

12-03-2009, 02:48 PM

Such a simple bracket, however this bender plate is a real time saver. It will more than pay for itself the first time you use it.......and you will use it often.

Troy