JD2 Model 3 Air/Hydro Bender Conversion and Stand

[kazlx]

Put together a stand for my JD2 Model tube bender. Not too bad bending by hand, but didn't want to bolt to my new concrete. Also will make it easier to move in the driveway to do longer sticks. Using the bracket from Swag Off Road with the air/hydro jack from HF. Need to button up a couple details and then do paint or powder.

 

[dogdog]

nice .... how did you cut those fish mouth on th tubing to fit so perfectly?

 

[kazlx]

Harbor Freight tube notcher and a file.

 

[steel 35]

Looks very nice, did you make the bender?

 

[kazlx]

No, I didn't make the bender. It's a JD2 Model 3. I was going to cut new arms to use the dies that my buddy already had, but he wasn't using the bender, so I just set it up like this. If he wants his bender back, I'll cut new arms or buy the same bender.

 

[astroracer]

Nice job. Should put it on casters so it wheels around easier.
This is the one I built for mine.

Got the plans from DB Industrial on this site.
Mark

 

[kazlx]

Yea, I just had the feet laying around from other stuff so I thew them on. I plan to order some stem casters for it once I get everything set up. I like the stand with the roller on it. I have the roller as well.