TUBE BENDERS 4 Sale Sites? Anyone? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Toonces75 · 11-23-2005, 02:22 PM

Hey, Could anyone tell some good places to buy a tube bender. Dont know exactly what size I want, or even if I want a manual or hydraulic. I have done a lot of looking, just looking to see if I am missing some good place to find them. Input would be appreciated. I have looked at Mike Green and Pro-Tools they are nice but I want to compare to some other ones before I buy. Thanks

Flashover Mfg · 11-23-2005, 02:26 PM

Try the vendor's section??????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????
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Toonces75 · 11-23-2005, 02:28 PM

Been there, but thanks MR. Obvious, I am just looking for other ideas or Web sites. Thanks.

cebby · 11-23-2005, 03:24 PM

Look at JD2 and Mtech also. They all have comparable models.

LittleBlackSambo · 11-23-2005, 06:48 PM

i would have to lean towards RMD or ercolina for the job shop benders. baileigh has the best manual bender i've found.

Reflexx · 11-23-2005, 07:25 PM

Just got done building one from www.gottrikes.com. Added an air/hydro ram and it's bitchen! Will post pics soon.

1.5" tube, .134 wall, 90 degree in about 45 seconds and no pumping or cranking. the bends look PERFECT. no creasing, no scratching. 99% mandrel quality, i was surprised.

REFLEXX

bikebumIII · 11-23-2005, 08:17 PM

I have tried all those sites to. I finally made a decesion recently and ended up going through Mike. He hasd the best customer service that I have ever had, I actually still talk to him. He will help you out with what you can afford and get it to you right away. go with him. I got all the protools stuff, bender, notcher, all accessories, 2 dies, and like them alot. Hope this helps.

Toonces75 · 11-24-2005, 02:25 PM

I guess the main thing I am trying to accomplish is trying to build my CJ-7 cage and bumpers. I have been welding for about 5 months now. Using a torch and such for about 3 months. I am of course a beginner, trying to gain knowledge from people already down the road I am traveling with my build. I have learned more off Pirate in the last month than ever from Magazines or TV or any class I have taken. I am sure I will foul up several 100$ in Tubing but I want to learn......Thanks again to all........Happy Thanksgiving!

braxton357 · 11-24-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toonces75

I guess the main thing I am trying to accomplish is trying to build my CJ-7 cage and bumpers. I have been welding for about 5 months now. Using a torch and such for about 3 months. I am of course a beginner, trying to gain knowledge from people already down the road I am traveling with my build. I have learned more off Pirate in the last month than ever from Magazines or TV or any class I have taken. I am sure I will foul up several 100$ in Tubing but I want to learn......Thanks again to all........Happy Thanksgiving!

Then why not buy from a pbb vendor. 1, you'll usually find the best deals for benders on the net right here..2, you're supporting the board. And 3, the vendors are here to give you support also. How about you search through the 100 "which bender is better" or "which bender should I buy" and decide for yourself?

fabcam · 11-24-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toonces75

I am sure I will foul up several 100$ in Tubing but I want to learn......

I can help avoid this with some of the products I offer.

Gummi Bear · 11-24-2005, 10:20 PM

I know you already mentioned it, but Mike Green is a really great guy to deal with. Good prices to boot.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209518

Merc69 · 11-25-2005, 02:54 PM

There are several benders out there most are the same or simmilar design to the JD2 benders. I have used a model 3 bender for several years. The cost of the bender is just a start, dies are the thing that sets you back. Plan on spending around $1,000.00 for a bender, 2 die sets, stand and degree wheel. I also recommend checking out the Bend-Tech software. I have used the Bendtech-EZ and have decided while it works very well I am waiting for December and the release of the newest incarnation of their vodoo and black majic.

11-23-2005, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toonces75 B.O.H.I.C.A. Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55214 Location: Greenwood, Arkansas Posts: 277	TUBE BENDERS 4 Sale Sites? Anyone? Hey, Could anyone tell some good places to buy a tube bender. Dont know exactly what size I want, or even if I want a manual or hydraulic. I have done a lot of looking, just looking to see if I am missing some good place to find them. Input would be appreciated. I have looked at Mike Green and Pro-Tools they are nice but I want to compare to some other ones before I buy. Thanks

11-23-2005, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Flashover Mfg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25028 Location: Where the Geese Fly and the Bulls Cry Posts: 1,006	Try the vendor's section??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? Last edited by Flashover Mfg; 11-23-2005 at 02:26 PM.

11-23-2005, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
cebby Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20764 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 743	Look at JD2 and Mtech also. They all have comparable models. __________________ This is my Sig

11-23-2005, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
LittleBlackSambo turd-polish-a-go-go Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49404 Location: Deutschland RP Posts: 1,017	i would have to lean towards RMD or ercolina for the job shop benders. baileigh has the best manual bender i've found. __________________ thanks for the compliment, but it's not a jeep.

11-23-2005, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
bikebumIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5167 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 319	I have tried all those sites to. I finally made a decesion recently and ended up going through Mike. He hasd the best customer service that I have ever had, I actually still talk to him. He will help you out with what you can afford and get it to you right away. go with him. I got all the protools stuff, bender, notcher, all accessories, 2 dies, and like them alot. Hope this helps. __________________ FOR SALE: Used parachute never opened, small red stain.

11-23-2005, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toonces75 B.O.H.I.C.A. Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55214 Location: Greenwood, Arkansas Posts: 277	Been there, but thanks MR. Obvious, I am just looking for other ideas or Web sites. Thanks.

11-23-2005, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Reflexx Vocademy founder. Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38100 Location: Riversize, CA Posts: 277	Just got done building one from www.gottrikes.com. Added an air/hydro ram and it's bitchen! Will post pics soon. 1.5" tube, .134 wall, 90 degree in about 45 seconds and no pumping or cranking. the bends look PERFECT. no creasing, no scratching. 99% mandrel quality, i was surprised. REFLEXX

11-24-2005, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Toonces75 B.O.H.I.C.A. Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55214 Location: Greenwood, Arkansas Posts: 277	I guess the main thing I am trying to accomplish is trying to build my CJ-7 cage and bumpers. I have been welding for about 5 months now. Using a torch and such for about 3 months. I am of course a beginner, trying to gain knowledge from people already down the road I am traveling with my build. I have learned more off Pirate in the last month than ever from Magazines or TV or any class I have taken. I am sure I will foul up several 100$ in Tubing but I want to learn......Thanks again to all........Happy Thanksgiving!

11-24-2005, 10:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gummi Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26216 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,038	I know you already mentioned it, but Mike Green is a really great guy to deal with. Good prices to boot. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209518 __________________ I consider myself a student of the game, it's just too bad I'm in special ed...

11-25-2005, 02:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Merc69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14682 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 32	There are several benders out there most are the same or simmilar design to the JD2 benders. I have used a model 3 bender for several years. The cost of the bender is just a start, dies are the thing that sets you back. Plan on spending around $1,000.00 for a bender, 2 die sets, stand and degree wheel. I also recommend checking out the Bend-Tech software. I have used the Bendtech-EZ and have decided while it works very well I am waiting for December and the release of the newest incarnation of their vodoo and black majic. __________________ It's not the destination but the trip that makes it fun

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