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com375 · 01-05-2016, 08:10 PM

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

cdowns · 01-05-2016, 09:20 PM

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

4 Wheelin Fudpucker · 01-05-2016, 11:56 PM

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

bdiamond · 01-06-2016, 12:12 AM

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

_Ogre · 01-06-2016, 04:21 PM

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

**Advanced Design** · 01-06-2016, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

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

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

mikey2409 · 01-07-2016, 12:52 AM

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

blazer2007 · 01-08-2016, 01:12 PM

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

com375 · 01-11-2016, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

01-05-2016, 08:10 PM	#1
com375 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sea tac Posts: 7	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

01-05-2016, 09:20 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	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 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-05-2016, 11:56 PM	#3
4 Wheelin Fudpucker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Washingrad Posts: 68	Re: Help with metal bending Been using the same Harbor Freight brake of a decade and a half. __________________ Happy as a pig in mud

01-06-2016, 12:12 AM	#4
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	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

01-06-2016, 04:21 PM	#5
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	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 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-07-2016, 12:52 AM	#7
mikey2409 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bell Gardens Ca Posts: 151	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

01-08-2016, 01:12 PM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Help with metal bending Lots of ideas on making your own on u tube ,I built a nice simple brake for $3 of angle iron Attached Images

01-11-2016, 12:00 AM	#9
com375 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sea tac Posts: 7	Re: Help with metal bending Thanks for the help guys.



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