[miguelitro]

i know that someone here has a harbor freight bender...
i need to do some very light fabrication work and am considering picking one up.
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=bender&Submit=Go

is the display page. Any advice is appreciated
Mike

 

[ugly's ok]

Ihave the 32888-1vga it works good

 

[miguelitro]

do you think the hydro is worth the extra $$$...i know 20$ but ?

 

[jtaco1]

The one at the bottom of the page will not bend pipe, it is for rod. Go with the 12 ton on, I have it as do others and it does okay, you just have to learn how it bends. Also if you have a local HH you can get them for $69 and then if you use a 20% off coupon it comes to $50 something.

 

[miguelitro]

jtaco- that is the same as ugly recommended so i'm gonna go with the 12 ton...

Where you find a 20% off coupon?

 

[jtaco1]

Here you go

Just print it out and hand it to them and they should know what to do, if no the manager should. They don't expire. i have a couple in my wallet and when I go, I use one.

 

[miguelitro]

you are the man!
Thanks
Mike

cant wait to have a little fun this weekend

 

[hooyahdiver]

i know that someone here has a harbor freight bender...
i need to do some very light fabrication work and am considering picking one up.
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=bender&Submit=Go

is the display page. Any advice is appreciated
Mike

I have the 12 ton (32888-1VGA). It's a useless POS for bending tube. There's no gauge on how to measure the angle so it's trial and error. Also, it crimps the tube/pipe over say 20*. I going to build my own Tube bender from plans online, probably using this thing for parts. Good luck.

 

[miguelitro]

I have the 12 ton (32888-1VGA). It's a useless POS for bending tube. There's no gauge on how to measure the angle so it's trial and error. Also, it crimps the tube/pipe over say 20*. I going to build my own Tube bender from plans online, probably using this thing for parts. Good luck.

I'd imagine a PIPE bender wouldnt bend tube well

 

[anthonycoley]

Hey Mike,

Did you get a bender yet? Just got my HF mailer and they have the Compact Bench Bender for $49.99. I don't need it ( at the moment ), but my get it anyway since it's half off.. I have one of their pipe benders, but this bender should be easier to work with since you don't have do deal with the jack.

The lot number: 44094

 

[rojodiablo]

I'd imagine a PIPE bender wouldnt bend tube well

Actually, 1-5/8" tube is the same OD as 1-1/4" PIPE. Both are 1.625 OD. So yes, the pipe bender can bend tube just fine!

 

[miguelitro]

Thats cool Rojo! this has been put off for a bit but soon enough the fun will begin.

Mike

 

[miguelitro]

Hey Mike,

Did you get a bender yet? Just got my HF mailer and they have the Compact Bench Bender for $49.99. I don't need it ( at the moment ), but my get it anyway since it's half off.. I have one of their pipe benders, but this bender should be easier to work with since you don't have do deal with the jack.

The lot number: 44094

I wonder how that one would work, anyone?

 

[Wes]

If I'm not mistaken thats not for pipe or tube- just little gay bar stock stuff.
It doesn't have pipe dies, right? Just those round pieces and a right angle piece?

 

[anthonycoley]

Ah! You're right.

I looked at the floor mounted version and it's called "COMPACT BAR & ROD BENDER" and states "Round or square solid rod capacity..."

It figures. $50 was too good to be true even for Harborfreight junk..

If I'm not mistaken thats not for pipe or tube- just little gay bar stock stuff.
It doesn't have pipe dies, right? Just those round pieces and a right angle piece?

 

[Wes]

Almost forgot to mention, for the other tightasses out there- with that 20% coupon up above and the deal they are running right now the 32888 is $62 out the door. Hard to beat considering list is $99.

 

[jtaco1]

Yep, that's how I got mine, super cheap and it does a pretty good job with some patience.

 

[miguelitro]

Yep, that's how I got mine, super cheap and it does a pretty good job with some patience.

after vacation it will happen but with the so cal calico cleanup and wheeling trip, then a drive to AZ to visit my uncle and spectate/pit at the Whiplash off road race I'm outta $$$. Plus i have to pay the maid next week

And patienc ei ssomething i have a ton of, I'm a kindergarten teacher LOL

 

[Grant]

Here's one in use.

Made 2 pair of sliders, 2 jeep bumpers, and various other things.

How bad does it kink the tubing? And what size tubing is that in the pic? For the price I think I could put up with a little kink. maybe you could show us a close up .

 

[Wes]

Why fuck with what works- I agree, what size tube and which die? I'm sold.