schroderk

Im looking to purchase a hydraulic tubing bender, wondering what other fabricators were using. Any feedback would be great, thanks. Kyle.

jgrewe

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Check out JD squared benders. I've had one for about 18 years without having any problems. If yo are going to do low production stuff you don't need a hydraulic, the model 3 will bend 1 3/4" .120 wall DOM with only a little effort. If you are just starting out it allows you to make mistakes at a slower rate because you are working for every degree of bend not just moving a hydraulic lever.

schroderk

I was actually looking at that bender last night, seems to be the best, and at the best price. Thanks for the input.

initial D is REAL!

nice, pretty affordable too

RotaryBred

what would you recommend for bending intercooler tubing?

RoTaRyBoYz

These guys have all sorts of cool tubing fab stuff, even a few mandrel benders http://www.vansantent.com/

RotaryBred

damn seems that once u get above 2" it gets pricey. i wish there was something cheap for aluminum since its so easy to bend

wrankin

I may be wrong, but I suspect that cutting and welding are going to be you best bets for larger tubes.

-b

jgrewe

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Cut and weld is the way to go. For aluminum you need a mandrel bender. Figure on about $40,000 for the rig then about $2500-$3000 per set of dies.

YaNi

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For the intake I would just buy mandrel bends and cut/weld them. If you don't have a TIG and are doing it yourself, it's easier to use mild steel and paint/ powdercoat the tubes.

initial D is REAL!

Those benders we were looking at is mainly for roll cage fabrication.

Re-Speed.com

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I really like the way our tube shark works. We have worked it to death and it keeps on giving.

The company is pretty quick with supplying tooling and that is a huge deal for us. Sometimes we need tooling for a customer and can't wait months like some places that sell benders take to make the tooling.

www.tubeshark.com




-billy

schroderk

That tube shark looks like a quality piece of machinery.

Tom93R1

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how about one of these? I can go check it out for you
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/tls/603036157.html

initial D is REAL!

let me get my spare 80,000 i have in my piggybank

RacerJason

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Buddy has the Tube Shark.. built my cage with it, fantastic. Just have to remember to lube your dies. The foot controller comes in handy.