Question for Magster

[SoulWinner]

I love your little dragster project. That is really beautiful work. Do you own a tubing bender (as opposed to a pipe bender)? If so, what kind? I am looking at a ratcheting unit that is around $250, and completely manual. I know a guy that tried to get by with a $70 pipe bender and the results weren't too good.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

Bump this up... My results with a pipe bender have also been lousey.... <br /><br />Soulwinner.. You have any info on that ratcheting bender you speak of? Pass it along if you would please..

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

^bump

 

[Link]

Re: Question for Magster

Time for a friendly ^Bump^<br />I've only used a commerical one a few times on really light stuff. SS Bow rails and Alum Rub rails on boats.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

^upsy daisy^<br />Thanks...

 

[SoulWinner]

Re: Question for Magster

Sorry I missed the bumps. I'm not ignoring you, honest, just haven't been around much lately. Here is the URL:<br /><br /> Ratheting Tube Bender <br /><br />I have this bender in action by a pro and it is impressive!

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

Thanks Soulwinner... Looks like they want a hefty chunk of change for the dies...

 

[Link]

Re: Question for Magster

SoulWinner <br />Had to find this post again after it got the padlock. Usually they say moved to (where ever)<br />Have you thought about hydraulic benders? <br />This will take you to the pipe/tube benders<br /> http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jsp <br /><br />Home page where you can do your own search<br /> http://harborfreight.com/ <br /><br />Link

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

I can tell ya these don't work very well.. Got one..<br />

<br />It'll bend whatever you ask it too, but it'll crease and flatten the heck out of a pipe/tube.. Might try some heat, dunno...

 

[Link]

Re: Question for Magster

snapperbait <br />Yup thats the exact one I was reading about. Same ole story.. ya gets what ya pay for. Thanks. I almost bought one a couple years ago. But was able to use a friends so I didn't.<br />PS Never buy thier saws all metal cutting blades unless your only going to be cutting soft wood! <br />BTDT

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Question for Magster

Yep, you have to be very careful what ya buy there at HF.. Some of their stuff is total junk, some is ok.. <br /><br />Lucky me, got a HF store here in town..