pipe benders

[brads60]

i was looking at buying the opw or speedwerxs benders i dont want to spend more then
2 grand on one which one would be the better option for building a comp truck using
40mil nom bore 2.9 wall thikness . and are they hard to use do they take a bit of
of force to bend the pipe

[tommods]

i;v used the jd squared type before and the bends come out perfect the one i was using was hydrolic assisted tho all i can suggest when using one of these types of benders is to make a test bend up so u can make a line on it from where the bend will start and u won't have any problems picking it up from there the pros of having a hydrolic one is that you dont have to bolt it to the ground it can be fitted to a stand wit wheels

[bru21]

go the 2 or the 32 ideally.

don't touch the speedwerx - they make an easy job hard

cheers bru

[Micka]

Was using a JD² today. They are easy to use and once you understand the process, there aren't too many basic bends that are out of reach.

Be sure to read this article if you buy a JD bender...http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Z()LTAN]

what about the model 4 bru?

[brads60]

the modle 4 looks a bit expensive

[Z()LTAN]

no point worrying about $$ if you want a decent bender.

Im over using this POS DAWN bender so im looking for an upgrade too.

Biggest issue i have is i dont have a workshop so i dont have a concrete floor to bolt it down to.

[gudge]

I just got a model 32 and had the same problem, so I bolted it to the tray of my 2wd rodeo and it's perfect now. Just drive it out into the street and away u go. Mobile bending service haha

[bru21]

what about the model 4 bru?

haven't used it yet mate - and probably won't for a few months.
I bought it to secure 1:1 with us dollar.

The 4 is a lot weaker than the 32 (about half as strong) (yes I have it the right way around).

The main advantage of the 4 is quicker loading and can make tighter 2 bends - 2" apart.

The degree wheel on the 4 needs more work as it cannot be zeroed and the zero point changes with each die - where as the 2 and the 32 are zeroable.

The 4 doesn't use U clamps so its better

[rockcrawler31]

I have a model 3. Easy to use, and as long as you THINK about what is going on you won't waste too much tube. Packs up small, and with a decent length bar on the handle cranks easy.

[sierrajim]

My JD bender has looked great in the corner of the shed, one day I'll get some time to use it.

A couple of mates have borrowed it and have been happy with its performance.

[Ice]

quite happy with my 32, has its own mounting post that drops in to a hole in the tray of my isuzu

[Slunnie]

Speedworx at my previous work, JD2 Model 32 here. The JD2 is a better unit, easier to use and I think more accurate.

[rowenb]

Whats a hydraulic JD2 worth? I'm lookin for one that will do all the tube work said on here and ally work as well.