Tubing bender

[gbfan10]

I am looking at purchasing a tubing bender. I have a couple in mind. This one can't bend .095 wall tubing, due to the CLR size of the die. I do love the price point (Shipped with a die for 650.)

http://rogueoffroadengineering.com/product.php?id=2


I could also get a hand operated JD2 for about the same $$
http://www.medfordtools.com/mb3.html

Any suggestions? I want to keep it under 1k. I plan on building bumpers, shock hoops, a cage, etc.

 

[slacker garage shop]

I love my jd32. Set it up hydro with a $75 air/hydro cylinder from harbor freight.works great.

 

[uhohjim]

If you're going to be in Illinois any time soon..I've got a JD2 manual bender I'll sell you for $250 on a stand.......Jim

 

[gbfan10]

That hydro add on (at least on that site) is a ton of money, did you modify it yourself for hydro?

(I never get down to Illinois, but that is a sweet deal.)

 

[uhohjim]

The one I use has the Hydros on it..the one I'm selling is manual........and Yes the hydro2swere pricey........I've got mine air over hydraulic powered.......foot pedal was about 250.....14 inch ramn was about 300....plus the conversion kit from jd2 was another 95............but it sure does make it easier to bend with.....plus you don't have to keep it anchored in one place that way......
.....................Jim