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Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by linked2002, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Nov 7, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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    Get a JD2 bender, by a air/hydro ram from harbor freight and be done with it!
    Mine bends 1.75'' dom no problem
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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    Yeah my JMR is set up this way it's great it's a little slow on 90's but it's nice to get just the right bend by watching the degree ring wile it's bending.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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    I built my bender for around $150 (without the die) including air/hydro ram from HF and there is no need to bolt it down
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    Ok... we'll see what happens. If I can make the kinker work, more power to me. If it fails miserably, I'll cuss and swear, put it on craigslist, and buy a nice bender.
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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    Buy lots of sand :rolleyes:
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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    Do you feel like sharing plans for this? I want a bender and am saving money to get one, i put this together to get an idea of what im gonna have to pay for one. im always down to save some money and build my own. the attachment does not list dies.

    tubing bender.jpg
     
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  7. Nov 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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  8. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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    Just got a Jd squared model 2 bender. Can't wait to make sliders and bumpers for my truck.
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM
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    Shit how did I not see this thread before!? :frusty: :laugh:
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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    In the shop too much :notsure:
     
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  11. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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    On the subject of tube benders/notchers, I use the Protools units. The 105HD bender(converting to air over hydraulic soon) and their tube notcher. Both have served me well. Just had my 1st real issue with them, my notcher shaft bit the dust. The threads on the end are marred and I think now they're bent slightly too because I'm getting a wobble in the holesaws. Time for a new shaft, $26+shipping. no biggie.
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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    Ya thats probably true! :goingcrazy:
     
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  13. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    Same thing happened to my JD2 Beast notcher Troy at SWAG is designing a fix for the JD2 shafts & the Protools Check it out I bought one it's just not made yet :( http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1008344&highlight=super+shaft


    Edit: LOL I just seen you posted on the thread :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    Yeah I saw that a few days ago. Looks like another solid product from him. I'm kinda trying to wait to see what his 'discounted price for the 1st 20' is since he is no longer honoring the $50 shipped deal. :(
    Hopefully he gets the 1st batch in soon, I cant limp this busted shaft much longer.
     
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  15. Nov 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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    LOL Yeah mine was all fucked up good thing Trick Tools is good they replaced it for nothing but I'm noticing the hole saws have a little wobble again it's not big deal for now.
     
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  16. Nov 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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    Yo guys got any quality or characteristic reccommendations to look for in a drill press?
     
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  17. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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    Was gonna use this as a base for a battery box. Gonna weld it a little later today.

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    Here is a quick screen shot of something I'm working on for the shop. It's my rendering of a Catch style Press Brake.

    Quick rundown of the specs.. 37" window width, 1/2" thick main frame sandwiched between 2 pieces of 1/4" for a total of 1" thick main frame.
    Arms and shackles will be 2 laminated pieces of 3/8" for a 3/4" thickness.

    4"x 12" Hydraulic Cylinder pushing on swingarms with about 3:1 ratio. This will push down on shackles that will increase downward pressure as the shackles get close to swinging "over-center".

    Hydraulic System will consist of a 5hp motor, 2500psi pump and log splitter valve.

    When finished it should be running somewhere around 100tons of down force. plenty to bend 36" sheets of 1/4" plate. I should be able to bend 24" 3/8" plate with ease

    This is just what i did yesterday I'm sure I'll be changing things as I go. I'm hoping to have the .dxf ready to cut in a month or so I will be cutting everything on my TorchMate but the main frame because it's too large I'll be farming that out.
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  19. Nov 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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    wow nice! Just curious do you have a degree in engineering or did you just learn all this stuff from experience?
    I like the cam design, should work well.
     
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  20. Nov 30, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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    This guy inspired you too huh?
    http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1024437

    I'll probably make one for my shop at some point too. It would be real nice being able to do almost all my bending in-house without having to fork out cash for another shop to do it. Plus it would be faster turn around and build time for me too.
    I'll be interested to see how yours turns out and what you end up into materials and parts to get it done.
     
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