Help with metal bending
 

Hey guys I’ve been looking at getting a metal bender lately. Would mostly replace the ancient vise, heat and hammer that I use presently use. Would be nice to be able to do some tubing though as well. I’ve looked at HF, but don’t prefer to buy offshore tools. I found some hydraulic ones, but those are way outside of my price range, especially considering the accessories. Not going to do production stuff at all either.

I found these ones http://www.metalbendingtool.com

Anyone have any "direct" experience with these benders? Looks like they are USA made and have a full warranty which I like.

Thanks

Re: Help with metal bending
 

I had a brake and a shrinker streacher from tp tools and equipment it was first class americian made equipment at reasonable prices // they have good sales sometimes at major swapmeets if you can wait and take advantage of the sales and if you have a truck to transport the stuff and save shipping costs

Re: Help with metal bending
 

Been using the same Harbor Freight brake of a decade and a half.

Re: Help with metal bending
 

I have a 40 ton press and one of these at work http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FYU-aQod80MM9Q works great and will bend 1/4" with ease

Re: Help with metal bending
 

swag off road has a nice brake to go with any hydraulic press
you can buy the complete bender or the weld up kit

http://www.swagoffroad.com/20-TON-Pr...-Kit_p_40.html

Re: Help with metal bending
 

I bought the weld up kit and it works well.

Here are some details on assembly and use.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657465

Re: Help with metal bending
 

I prefer Eastwood was recommended by my instructors when I was doing my street rod and fabrication course back in 08 as the dyi source but metal benders and presses could get pricey fast depending on your needs

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Lots of ideas on making your own on u tube ,I built a nice simple brake for $3 of angle iron

Re: Help with metal bending
 

Thanks for the help guys.