tube bender

[new2jeepguy]

i.m heading to red deer theres a place there that sells tube benders,  its jd squared model 3   anyone have one?.so for they seem to be highly thought of  but if anyone out there has one   what do you think of it?   By the time I buy a die or 2 its probably about a thousand bucks, but I want to do my own rolls cages ,bumpers,. sliders etc  Also what is the most usefull radius to get   thinking of getting a 1.75 diameter and one other but i know radius is also imortant as it affects the tightness/size  of the bend

[new2jeepguy]

I can,t believe it . nobody has one of these benders?   when I get it maybe I'll  rent its use, it should be perfect for roll cages and bumpers etc   

[raf2379]

i'll be buying the JD Model 32 bender in september. they are good benders from what I heard and read. lots of fab guys use them.

[new2jeepguy]

is that the same as a model 3?    where you gonna get it from?      $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$   ?    I know I'd like the hydraulic option but its expensive

[new2jeepguy]

I'm not real good with computer skills but just read up on the model 32   sounds good but too much money for what i need to do.

[raf2379]

is that the same as a model 3?    where you gonna get it from?      $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$   ?    I know I'd like the hydraulic option but its expensive

i'm getting it from KMS tools. the 32 model is the heavyduty model which will bend 2" x 0.25" wall DOM. The model 3 will bend anything most people need. and you can add hydraulic to the model 3 later down the road. the manual model 32 is $100 more, add hydraulics and they are $999. manual version is what i'll be picking up and getting the hydraulics later.

[TL-Iguana]

i'm getting it from KMS tools. the 32 model is the heavyduty model which will bend 2" x 0.25" wall DOM. The model 3 will bend anything most people need. and you can add hydraulic to the model 3 later down the road. the manual model 32 is $100 more, add hydraulics and they are $999. manual version is what i'll be picking up and getting the hydraulics later.

If you need a hand to get it to Calgary Raf, i drive right past there everytime i come south to gtfo red deer

[new2jeepguy]

yup kms tools is who ive been talking too    thanks for the imput   im hoping to go get one this or next week