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Post by caseyl on Sept 2, 2006 1:43:06 GMT -3
Hey guys, I am sick of the plastic bumpers on my ZJ falling off all the time. I am going to start to make tube frame bumpers for the front and rear.
I already bought a hydraulic pipe bender, it doesn't make the prettiest bends but it works and was cheap. If I had to do it again I would get a JD Squared type but they are a little too expensive for me.
I'm looking into getting a cheap Harbor Freight one and see how things play out with it. I just got a drill press hooked up in the garage so I am set to start on this.
What did you guys use, or hear was a good pipe notcher, I am also looking for something cheap.
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Post by mprayii on Sept 2, 2006 2:54:48 GMT -3
wtf is a pipe notcher? Are you talking about a flare machine? I know a little about bending tube, but not enough... pics of what you want please.
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Post by jeepgod on Sept 2, 2006 8:42:37 GMT -3
i think he means "tube notcher"
that bender you bought is a pita! good luck with that.
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Post by bluerocket on Sept 2, 2006 9:32:35 GMT -3
I've used the JD2 one, it works well. I have also been told the harborfreight one is ok.
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on Sept 2, 2006 15:01:11 GMT -3
 works well, but you may not like the $200 price tag. |
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on Sept 2, 2006 15:03:37 GMT -3
and the fact that you need a drill press to use it.
Just use a cut off wheel and a file or air grinder / dremel tool to get the copes you want.
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Post by caseyl on Sept 3, 2006 3:11:30 GMT -3
Well I already have a drill press in the garage and using an angle grinder take a long time and is hard work.
Im thinking of buying a harborfreight one that is similar to the pivture above.
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Post by jps4jeep on Sept 3, 2006 10:48:42 GMT -3
I will attest to that notcher, works great, but your notches will only be a good as the hole saw you use.
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Post by PatriotYJ on Sept 3, 2006 12:42:24 GMT -3
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Post by caseyl on Sept 3, 2006 14:20:36 GMT -3
Yeah I already have an angle grinder so that shouldn't be much of a broblem. Thanks a lot guys I let you know how the progress goes.
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Post by jps4jeep on Sept 3, 2006 20:16:04 GMT -3
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Post by caseyl on Sept 4, 2006 2:51:09 GMT -3
I just read that artice, well skimmed the parts I didn't need and focused on the cutting part. I never really thought of doing it that way and I am going to give it a try. I can not wait to try this out. I picked up a "new" band saw and I can't wait to try it out. |
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