Mandrel Tube Bender??
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I'm in the process of machining some dies for my bender. I have already machined 1.75", 1.875", 2.25", 2.5", and soon a 1.625", 2.0" and a 3.0" dies.
I bought a pipe bender of E-bay, but I didn't get what I ordered, so I had to machine what I wanted, which is fine, because the dies that came with the bender have a big radius.
Thanks.
I bought a pipe bender of E-bay, but I didn't get what I ordered, so I had to machine what I wanted, which is fine, because the dies that came with the bender have a big radius.
Thanks.
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I think i just spend a good 45-60 minutes on google trying to find someone who built their own mandrel tubing bender...for exhaust, 3"
The machines aren't that complicated, i dont see why someone hasn't built their own, or sells directions to make one.
I contacted Stainless Works to have my parts re-done as mandrel and they are 4-6 weeks behind. And this is just a mock up! for a much stuff as i'm going to be doing, i really want a bender, but $40k+ is not worth it
The machines aren't that complicated, i dont see why someone hasn't built their own, or sells directions to make one.
I contacted Stainless Works to have my parts re-done as mandrel and they are 4-6 weeks behind. And this is just a mock up! for a much stuff as i'm going to be doing, i really want a bender, but $40k+ is not worth it
Originally Posted by badtexasZ28
That was on trucks a really long long time ago. I remember seeing it.
What about bending oval tubing?
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Looks like this one would work if filled with sand. No price listed but it doesn't look very expensive. http://www.americasprideonline.com/b...o/APH100.shtml
Edit: Faq page http://www.americasprideonline.com/pipe-benders.shtml
Edit: Faq page http://www.americasprideonline.com/pipe-benders.shtml
Originally Posted by NassyVette
Looks like this one would work if filled with sand. No price listed but it doesn't look very expensive. http://www.americasprideonline.com/b...o/APH100.shtml
Edit: Faq page http://www.americasprideonline.com/pipe-benders.shtml
Edit: Faq page http://www.americasprideonline.com/pipe-benders.shtml
