Tubing benders..? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**scotts62** · 01-19-2009, 10:56 PM

So what are some of you guys using for tubing benders for frame stuff? Im looking for some of the cheaper units not the hydrolic $3k ones but that would alawys be nice to have

Thanks

BuiltByBrooks · 01-19-2009, 11:00 PM

I have a model 3 bender works nice you can get the Hydraulic upgrade for it too http://www.vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm

**scotts62** · 01-19-2009, 11:02 PM

Very cool just what i was looking for thanks!

BuiltByBrooks · 01-19-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Very cool just what i was looking for thanks!

Your welcome

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2009, 11:15 PM

I use a model 3 also... with a few custom mods. It's a great bender for the money and can easily be upgraded.

jlaird · 01-20-2009, 08:19 AM

theres another popular brand out there, I think its called JD2??

nevermind, the model 3 is JD2

**scotts62** · 01-20-2009, 08:36 AM

Yeah its not a bad price at all!

au03z71 · 01-20-2009, 10:58 AM

Any word on the valves? I know VIAIR compressors are great...

*Shane* · 01-20-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by au03z71

Any word on the valves? I know VIAIR compressors are great...

this is a thread about tubing benders ... not valves.

abadsvt · 01-20-2009, 11:31 AM

I have the JMR tubing bender. I love it. Here is a link to where i bought mine. http://www.vansantent.com/tube_bendi...al_benders.htm

Josh

Rokcrln · 01-20-2009, 05:04 PM

I also have the JD2 model 3 and it has been great for over 10yrs and counting. I converted mine over to full hydro about 4yrs ago but it worked great before as well.

Then I just picked up a nice tubing slip roller for doing slight bends and curves so I can follow body lines better or get the roof bars to flow with the headliner better then a straight piece.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

aggie91 · 01-20-2009, 06:28 PM

I have been using a Pro Tools Model 5 for a while and like it. Here is a link to it:
http://www.pro-tools.com/105.htm

I have dies that work from 1/2" upto 1.625" now. I have mostly done small stuff but plan on the 1.5-2" stuff this year for my '65 C-10.

**scotts62** · 01-20-2009, 10:06 PM

Cool guys thanks for all the info, i would really like to get one soon so i can break it in on the frame and before im done with it

chevy_mike · 01-21-2009, 01:42 AM

If you are only going to do up to 90* bends, the Low Buck Tools one works well. I have had mine for a number of years and have built a couple cages. $510 with one die (I have the 1.5" die).

http://www.lowbucktools.com/hydbender.html

01-19-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Tubing benders..? So what are some of you guys using for tubing benders for frame stuff? Im looking for some of the cheaper units not the hydrolic $3k ones but that would alawys be nice to have Thanks __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
BuiltByBrooks Argon User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Qc, AZ Posts: 353	Re: Tubing benders..? I have a model 3 bender works nice you can get the Hydraulic upgrade for it too http://www.vansantent.com/model_3_bender.htm Last edited by BuiltByBrooks; 01-19-2009 at 11:00 PM.

01-19-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Tubing benders..? Very cool just what i was looking for thanks! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-19-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Tubing benders..? I use a model 3 also... with a few custom mods. It's a great bender for the money and can easily be upgraded. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-20-2009, 08:19 AM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Tubing benders..? theres another popular brand out there, I think its called JD2?? nevermind, the model 3 is JD2 Last edited by jlaird; 01-20-2009 at 08:20 AM.

01-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Tubing benders..? Yeah its not a bad price at all! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-20-2009, 10:58 AM	#8
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Tubing benders..? Any word on the valves? I know VIAIR compressors are great...

01-20-2009, 11:31 AM	#10
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Tubing benders..? I have the JMR tubing bender. I love it. Here is a link to where i bought mine. http://www.vansantent.com/tube_bendi...al_benders.htm Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

01-20-2009, 05:04 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tubing benders..? I also have the JD2 model 3 and it has been great for over 10yrs and counting. I converted mine over to full hydro about 4yrs ago but it worked great before as well. Then I just picked up a nice tubing slip roller for doing slight bends and curves so I can follow body lines better or get the roof bars to flow with the headliner better then a straight piece. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-20-2009, 06:28 PM	#12
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Tubing benders..? I have been using a Pro Tools Model 5 for a while and like it. Here is a link to it: http://www.pro-tools.com/105.htm I have dies that work from 1/2" upto 1.625" now. I have mostly done small stuff but plan on the 1.5-2" stuff this year for my '65 C-10. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-20-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Tubing benders..? Cool guys thanks for all the info, i would really like to get one soon so i can break it in on the frame and before im done with it __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-21-2009, 01:42 AM	#14
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Tubing benders..? If you are only going to do up to 90* bends, the Low Buck Tools one works well. I have had mine for a number of years and have built a couple cages. $510 with one die (I have the 1.5" die). http://www.lowbucktools.com/hydbender.html __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

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