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DRM · 11-22-2001, 06:03 PM

I plan to buy a tube bender within the next 2 weeks or so, but I need to decide what die set to start off with.

My first project will be adding a complete tube section to the rear of my Toyota truck to replace the flatbed, as well as a partial exo-cage and front bumper setup.

What diameter should I start off with? 1.5"? 1 /34"? 2"?

I am leaning towards the 1 3/4" die set to start off with, then adding a 2" set later...

I am cheap, so I can only afford to buy one die set right now...

Suggestions?

GOFER · 11-22-2001, 06:37 PM

1 3/4" would most likely work best and is cool for cages and such. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $$$ and get the 180 deg dies the 90's are nice but after using them a while you will wish you had 180's.
Oh ya and don't get too tight a radius I dunno bout most folks I like 6.5" radius for hoops and things of that nature.

DRM · 11-22-2001, 08:17 PM

thanks for the tips

I had counted on getting the 180 degree dies anyway, but hearing others suggest it helps

fatkid · 11-22-2001, 09:47 PM

I would get the 2" if your going to do some of the exterior, 1.5" is weak unless your going inside the cab and 1 3/4" is within $1 if the price of 2". Also last time I checked the 1 3/4 and the 2" were the same price not to mention that they both come in the same CLR's. Go with 2", some think it's too much but I'll bet you'll be happier with the finished product.

WOLF359 · 11-22-2001, 10:04 PM

I just received my Pro-Tools bender today. I got the 2' die. It has a 7' radius. Can hardly wait to start bending! Going to pick up 160 ft of 2' x .120 ERW tomorrow.

DRM · 11-22-2001, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WOLF359
I just received my Pro-Tools bender today. I got the 2' die. It has a 7' radius. Can hardly wait to start bending! Going to pick up 160 ft of 2' x .120 ERW tomorrow.

If you don't mind me asking - what did that setup (bender and dies) cost?

WOLF359 · 11-22-2001, 10:25 PM

Pro-Tools 105HD (HD, required for bending 2") $325.00
Degree ring and stop kit $135.00
2" (7" Radius) Die $225.00

Sub Total $685.00

To convert to Hydraulic:

14" 10 Ton Port-o Power Ram - $395.00
Air over Foot Pump $260.00
Hoses, fittings $70..00
Hydraulic Brackets $105.00

Sub $830.00

The regular 105 is $275, the HD version has thicker arms all around.

taradon · 11-22-2001, 11:08 PM

Could someone tell me where to get this bender or post a link to the site?
I would appreciate it.
Don

WOLF359 · 11-23-2001, 04:46 AM

www.pro-tools.com

Tass · 11-23-2001, 07:02 AM

DRM, PM'd you.

Tass

11-22-2001, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 61,988 Blog Entries: 1	Buying tube bender - what die set to start off with? I plan to buy a tube bender within the next 2 weeks or so, but I need to decide what die set to start off with. My first project will be adding a complete tube section to the rear of my Toyota truck to replace the flatbed, as well as a partial exo-cage and front bumper setup. What diameter should I start off with? 1.5"? 1 /34"? 2"? I am leaning towards the 1 3/4" die set to start off with, then adding a 2" set later... I am cheap, so I can only afford to buy one die set right now... Suggestions? __________________ >David > To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

11-22-2001, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
GOFER Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4670 Posts: 220	Re: Buying tube bender - what die set to start off with? 1 3/4" would most likely work best and is cool for cages and such. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $$$ and get the 180 deg dies the 90's are nice but after using them a while you will wish you had 180's. Oh ya and don't get too tight a radius I dunno bout most folks I like 6.5" radius for hoops and things of that nature.

11-22-2001, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 61,988 Blog Entries: 1	thanks for the tips I had counted on getting the 180 degree dies anyway, but hearing others suggest it helps __________________ >David > To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

11-22-2001, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
taradon Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4303 Posts: 471	Link? Could someone tell me where to get this bender or post a link to the site? I would appreciate it. Don

11-23-2001, 07:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1516 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 550	DRM, PM'd you. Tass __________________ Nothing to see here, move along.............

11-22-2001, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
fatkid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4862 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 4,319	I would get the 2" if your going to do some of the exterior, 1.5" is weak unless your going inside the cab and 1 3/4" is within $1 if the price of 2". Also last time I checked the 1 3/4 and the 2" were the same price not to mention that they both come in the same CLR's. Go with 2", some think it's too much but I'll bet you'll be happier with the finished product.

11-22-2001, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
WOLF359 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3864 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,401	I just received my Pro-Tools bender today. I got the 2' die. It has a 7' radius. Can hardly wait to start bending! Going to pick up 160 ft of 2' x .120 ERW tomorrow.

11-22-2001, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
WOLF359 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3864 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,401	Pro-Tools 105HD (HD, required for bending 2") $325.00 Degree ring and stop kit $135.00 2" (7" Radius) Die $225.00 Sub Total $685.00 To convert to Hydraulic: 14" 10 Ton Port-o Power Ram - $395.00 Air over Foot Pump $260.00 Hoses, fittings $70..00 Hydraulic Brackets $105.00 Sub $830.00 The regular 105 is $275, the HD version has thicker arms all around.

11-23-2001, 04:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
WOLF359 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3864 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,401	www.pro-tools.com

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