A tube bender on the cheap

[pixelnate]

Man, that is a great idea.

[gottwins?]

Point well taken!

[sickcivic95]

That is a great idea and a plate that size gives you plenty of room to make larger radius bends as well. Being set in you know they will match up every time. I will be running to the depot Ina bit and just added this to the list

--Dan

[The Crawl Space]

Thanks for all the kind words guys and I'm glad to see this has been a helpful thread to others

[Red Rockcrawler]

I search for the cast iron version here locally at ace, home depot and Lowes. They don't have it. I recruited my local buddy that owns ace hardware to track one down for me.

[customforlife]

I tried looking for the cast iron strainer too with no luck of finding it

[jeeper_05]

Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

I search for the cast iron version here locally at ace, home depot and Lowes. They don't have it. I recruited my local buddy that owns ace hardware to track one down for me.

Try True Value CHUMP!

[THX_138]

Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

I search for the cast iron version here locally at ace, home depot and Lowes. They don't have it. I recruited my local buddy that owns ace hardware to track one down for me.

If you have a buddy that OWNS a hardware store..... No offense to the build of this bender, but I wouldn't be piecing one together.... I would be having the OWNER of the store to use his wholesale order connections to hook you up with something manufactured. I bet there are some pretty cool benders available to order that local stores never bother to stock as inventory so none of us "general public" ever get to know they even exist.

I could only imagine how full my garage would remain of cool oddball tools if I had a buddy that OWNED a hardware store.







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[hotwheels000]

Originally Posted by jeeper_05

Try True Value CHUMP!

Ha Ha...owned

Do you stock these Scott ? Can you ship me one if you do ? PM me and LMK

PS: I will be at Rimrock on the 16rh of July comping with the Yak boys if you just want to stop by and drive the Vuck

[xjman]

I used to have a similar mockup, however I did mine with a 2x4 and wood screws. I always ran into the problem of kinking tube so I never got very far with it.

I think I'm going to follow your idea the other guys ideas and set it up for a flat work surface.

[rmdesignworks]

Sioux Chief

Click the "Where to buy" button at the bottom of the page

[JandG]

Great idea. I am scheduling a visit to my LHS to get this!

[viper6171]

Originally Posted by rmdesignworks

Sioux Chief

Click the "Where to buy" button at the bottom of the page

yep the companies right down the road from me , mater of fact i used to work for them

[Red Rockcrawler]

I got mine from Jeeper05 this week. Went with a 6 1/2" then picked up some bolts. 1" bolts didn't work with mine but 1 1/2" did.

[Satanicfly]

That is awesome thank you for the idea !

[avanord]

I made one of my own for my upcoming project too. I couldn't find a grate with holes in it. Mine has slots, but I kinda like it better because it is fully adjustable. I can set them as far apart as I want. Here are the pics.

Thanks for the Idea OP your creativity definitely gets all of the credit.

[stanmondz]

Originally Posted by JandG

Great idea. I am scheduling a visit to my LHS to get this!

you'll never find the parts at your LHS.
hardware stores are where you need to go

[JavelinSST390]

LHS= Local hobby shop

LHS= Local hardware store

Works either way, LOL!

Killer idea. That's some slick thinkin'.

[RootBreaker]

wow great idea... ill have to check into this. but i still need a workbench with a vise on it.. hah

[ek9808]

Awesome idea. I'm gonna have to hit up my local depot and try it.