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Post by backyard_racer »

just wondering what kind of tube benders you guys use..

The two i have investigated are the;

speedwerx bender

and the

JD 11 through OPW

just wondering if any1 has any opinions??

i will be using it for roll cage / exo cage and maybe a tube buggy in the future.

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Post by v840 »

If you want a dedicated air over hydraulic bender then Ive heard very good reviews of the speedwerx bender. I havent ever used one though so take that how you will.

Personally, if you are only going to use it every now and then, I would just buy a Chinese hydraulic bender and get a good Dawn die for it. Slower, and harder work but does the same job and a shitload cheaper.
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Post by bru21 »

speedwerx heaps harder to use than the jd. also jd can do 180 degree whereas speed is only up 105 degrees. jd about 1k dearer. i have a speed and wouldn't buy another after seeing the jd a mate just bought, in action. also dies are average the milled billet is great but it has an ear welded onto it which is skew causing the follower to chew itself unless you offset it to one side first.
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Post by bubs »

Definately go the JD over the speedwerx, have you looked in to the protools HD105 benders, pm damo on here for a price.

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Post by 80lsy gq »

bubs wrote:Definately go the JD over the speedwerx, have you looked in to the protools HD105 benders, pm damo on here for a price.

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he doesnt seem to answer...if you are interested in them i suggest you go straight to Pro Tools in the states


edit.. here is the website http://www.pro-tools.com/index.html

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Post by UZJ40 »

iv found the supercheap one with good dies works just fine, but if i was going to use it a lot go for the JD.
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Post by NZ4x4 »

I have been researching benders for months now and am about to order the following Pro Tools products

MB105HD
1 ½ X 6 X 240
2 X 6 X 240
HSN 501i (tube notcher)
Top Stand Plate(for HSN501i)

It is cheaper than a JD2 (my supplier was anyway) and from my research it is better quality(only just, little things like paint, CNC dies rather than hand machined etc). All of that gear is going to cost me $2240NZ +GST to my door.

If you look at Protools, talk to Mike Green. Very good prices.


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Post by Webbie »

Why go with mike Green why not purchase it direct from protools???That way no middle man. :idea: :idea: :)
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Post by NZ4x4 »

It is $260 cheaper from Mike

check out the prices on his site and compare them with protools.
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Post by Webbie »

Fair dinkum i'll check him out.Cheers.
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Post by NZ4x4 »

I have just ordered my bender, dies, etc

will report back on what it is like when it gets here.
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Post by Spartacus »

howd it go?

where are pro tools for sale in brisbane. tried blackwoods this arvo
and tried to sell me a enerpac roughly 5-6k
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Post by eliteforce32 »

isn't pro tools on kremzoe rd at brendale oppo. the post office??? in brissie?
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Post by tuf045 »

Pro tools is an American Brand http://pro-tools.com/
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Post by eliteforce32 »

sorry i mean a dealer of the tube benders and acc. ;)
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Post by NZ4x4 »

My bender left the states 2 days ago so i should have it soon. Will deffinatly let you know how i get on.
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Post by NZ4x4 »

Bringing up an old topic again.... sorry guys.

I picked my bender up today from Bax. It looks bloody great!!!
I am having the stands made up atm (mate's mig cant weld 12mm steel and I haven’t got my new one yet).

I will post pictures tomorrow of the bender as it comes from pro tools and then again once it is all set up on the stand.


If you are looking to purchase one, I have to recommend Mike Green 4x4! No hassles, great customer service and bloody great prices!
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Post by bru21 »

so whats the cost all up (aussie $ or Nz)
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Post by NZ4x4 »

105hd $279.00US
hsn 501i $259.00US
1 ½ X 6 X 240 $234.00US
2 X 6 X 240 $258.00US
Top Stand Plate $23.00US

shipping $494.50US (took 7 days to get here)

Total with shipping is $1547.50US ($1978AUS or $2220NZ)
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Post by NZ4x4 »

Here are some pictures for anyone interested. sorry if you are on dial up

Notcher


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Bender

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1.5x6x240 tube die

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2x6x240 tube die

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Post by bru21 »

why did i waste my money on speed werx :x :bad-words: that stuff looks heaps better especially the dies that go beyond 100 degrees (or whatever a speedwerx is) and i love the offsettable notcher.
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Post by NZ4x4 »

:rofl:
Once i get it all set up on the stand I will post pics. Will also post pics of a bend so you can see the quality of the bends
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Post by ludacris »

Would like to see photos of notched pipe and a write up of what you think of it.

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Post by NZ4x4 »

No Worries, I will post it up on my website by this time next week.

would do it today but the F#*KING engineer welded the top plate for the notcher stand upside down!!! :bad-words: so it is being fixed now (should be done by tonight)
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Post by NZ4x4 »

here it is set up

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38.1x2.5mm Rollcage tube
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50.8x2mm ERW (will make a nicer bend with 2.5mm wall which i should have in a few weeks)
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Ludacris. more pics (of the joints) and short write up will be on my website by the weekend, will post a link for you when its up. A more detailed write up will come in a couple of months once i get stuck in and do some hard work.

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Post by Tuff Events »

Guy's
You can get a JD2 Model 3 bender with
1 1/2" & 1 3/4 Dies
as well as a TN100 tube notcher.
For $2000 AUD inc GST - have plenty of stock available....
All backed by us giving the Full Warrenty from purchase date as per the manufacturer.

Check them out www.opw.com.au - Fabrication Section - Model 3

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Post by duncan »

How much are the notchers by them selves?
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Post by Tuff Events »

duncan wrote:How much are the notchers by them selves?
TN100 Notcher $ 365.00 inc GST
Plenty in stock....
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Post by tuf045 »

TEAM OPW wrote:Guy's
You can get a JD2 Model 3 bender with
1 1/2" & 1 3/4 Dies
as well as a TN100 tube notcher.
For $2000 AUD inc GST - have plenty of stock available....
All backed by us giving the Full Warrenty from purchase date as per the manufacturer.

Check them out www.opw.com.au - Fabrication Section - Model 3

Cheers
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can you get dies to do 180 deg what sort of dollars would that make the package deal
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Re: Benders

Post by Tuff Events »

tuf045 wrote:
TEAM OPW wrote:Guy's
You can get a JD2 Model 3 bender with
1 1/2" & 1 3/4 Dies
as well as a TN100 tube notcher.
For $2000 AUD inc GST - have plenty of stock available....
All backed by us giving the Full Warrenty from purchase date as per the manufacturer.

Check them out www.opw.com.au - Fabrication Section - Model 3

Cheers
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can you get dies to do 180 deg what sort of dollars would that make the package deal
All die Sets go to 180 deg........

Die sizes start at 1/2" & go up to 2".. There are various radius sizes available..
The Cheapest die set is $375 & the most expensive is 2" 6.5 @ $660.00

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