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Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:29 pm

hello, was wanting to eventually build a cage. probably by a class11 then modify it. was wondering/looking around for a decent but cheap$$ bender, didn't know what you all used? also a tubing notcher. harbor frieght has a notcher for around50 bucks, just use your own drill and hole saws with it. Sooo what do you guys use how much $ and where did you get them? thanks

Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:53 pm

Everyone beats on my Cheap@$$ HF Bender that I modified to bend 1 5/8 tubing, but it has built numerous NHRA and IHRA certified cages. At $ 69.00, I could not resist. It bends quicker than the high buck units also.

Search for HF Kinker or tubing bender in the fiberglass forum and you can see two different ways to modify it to bend tubing (not pipe).

I also use the HF notcher now for 6 years without fail. Did need to shim the tubing holder part to match the centerline of the drill arbor.

Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:46 pm

the bender i bought is this one:

http://www.tjdieselperformance.com/servlet/the-TUBING-BENDER/Categories

It works awesome! Here's what i've done with it!

still have tons more to go

Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:04 pm

^ hahaha so you bought it and made two bends huh! hahaha kiddin but ya i was looking into that bender too and i didnt hear too many bads about it.

Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:55 pm

I bout the $300 die bender off ebay and I just got a good holesaw for $15 to use in my drill press. i havent tried compound angles cut yet though.

Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:34 am

hahaha well i had to make 6 bends! but i also built a spare tire mount for me boss' truck and have no pics of it. But for the price, you cant beat the quality. If you are local he offers cash in hand deals too! 8)

Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:17 pm

thats good t know! i might be lookin into on here soon