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Offline Wyattboche

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JD Squared bender
« on: June 17, 2011, 12:33:05 PM »
Looking at getting this bender. https://www.jd2.com/p-32-model-3-bender.aspx
I want to convert it to hydraulic powered, but don't want to buy there kit. Would it be hard to do this by oneself? or would it be cheaper to buy there's?
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2011, 09:33:01 PM »
I converted mine with this kit. much cheaper than buying a full hydraulic bender and works great.
 
http://copperheadfab.com/index.php?action=productview&productid=164
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2011, 11:00:04 PM »
Quote from: Punkur67 on June 17, 2011, 09:33:01 PM
I converted mine with this kit. much cheaper than buying a full hydraulic bender and works great.
 
http://copperheadfab.com/index.php?action=productview&productid=164
Thanks. But was looking for one that ran off a 110 volt instead of air. How big can you bend before that ram wont push anymore?
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2011, 09:13:19 AM »
I have done 1-1/2" .120 wall chromoly
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2011, 12:02:18 PM »
Quote from: Punkur67 on June 17, 2011, 09:33:01 PM
I converted mine with this kit. much cheaper than buying a full hydraulic bender and works great.
 
http://copperheadfab.com/index.php?action=productview&productid=164
I'm taking your word on that. I just now  bought one for my PT105. ;)
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2011, 12:53:46 PM »
I did need to step up my compressor a little cause I hated waiting on the compressor (small 5gal makita). I got a used craftsman 33 gal for $125. The ram goes on sale for $65 or so every couple months. And when you release the ram pressure you can find out the exact spring back that is hard to know with the full hydraulic.
I am very confident that I could bend bigger tube. This has more power than you do cranking on it manuallt. Great upgradr if you already have a bender
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2011, 01:05:35 PM »
Never used to mind pulling that lever but I guess I'm getting lazy. Didn't want to start next project doing the old tug of war. LOL!!!!
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2011, 01:32:35 PM »
I built a stand out of some left over square tube and you can roll it where you want. If you have limited work space it's a pain to unbolt the bender and cary it around. I will NEVER pull the handle on my bender again.
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« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2011, 01:49:53 PM »
Lol!!!! I assume I'll never pull the lever again either. The ability to move the thing around will be a HUGE plus also.
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2011, 04:00:03 PM »
To help me with springback on my full hydraulic I plan to make the part that enguages the pin on the moving arm a little slot. Then it can free up enough from the cylinder.
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2011, 05:09:27 PM »
Help,lost me.
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 04:07:16 PM »
I am in a hurry now as I just got out of work and headed to another place to look at new wheels as my vehicle is dying. Will clarify it tonight once home.
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 05:13:24 PM »
Are you asking about what the spring back is or his idea
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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 07:05:56 PM »
his idea
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Re: JD Squared bender
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 07:37:51 PM »
Sounds like he wants to make a slot in the ram atachment so he can back the ram pressure off and the tube can settle to give an acurate reading.
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