Round 12 Bar
03-23-2006, 01:06 PM
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Round 12 Bar
Would somthing like this be good enough to create a round 12 bar for a bike?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Thi...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Thi...QQcmdZViewItem
03-23-2006, 01:23 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
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Bends 6 different diameter pipes from 1/2" to 2"
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Bending bars can be adjusted to distance of 8-1/2", 11-1/4", 12", 16-3/4", 19-1/2", and 22-1/4"
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Steel frame is 24" wide, 6-1/2" deep and 21-1/2" high
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Bend up to 180 degrees
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Jack capacity: 13-1/4" minimum, 22-3/4" maximum, 9-1/2" stroke
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117 lbs shipping weight
Perfect for all types of automotive applications such as roll cage and exhaust pipe !!! DIES ARE INCLUDED !!
so anyone know?
Bends 6 different diameter pipes from 1/2" to 2"
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Bending bars can be adjusted to distance of 8-1/2", 11-1/4", 12", 16-3/4", 19-1/2", and 22-1/4"
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Steel frame is 24" wide, 6-1/2" deep and 21-1/2" high
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Bend up to 180 degrees
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Jack capacity: 13-1/4" minimum, 22-3/4" maximum, 9-1/2" stroke
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117 lbs shipping weight
Perfect for all types of automotive applications such as roll cage and exhaust pipe !!! DIES ARE INCLUDED !!
so anyone know?
03-23-2006, 01:29 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
ur not going to be able to get a tight enough radius with that.... my buddies got a 2k tubeing bender and wont even bend tight enough .... have a better chance heating some tube up with a acetalyne torch n bending it ...
03-23-2006, 03:12 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
if you want a cheap bender, go to harbor freight.
you get what you pay for. it may last long enough to make a few round bars, but if you get some POS then you will be better off just buying a round bar. trust me, ive gone through enough shitty equipment to realize that its better just getting the good thing the first time.
you get what you pay for. it may last long enough to make a few round bars, but if you get some POS then you will be better off just buying a round bar. trust me, ive gone through enough shitty equipment to realize that its better just getting the good thing the first time.
03-23-2006, 03:14 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by -MXD-
if you want a cheap bender, go to harbor freight.
you get what you pay for. it may last long enough to make a few round bars, but if you get some POS then you will be better off just buying a round bar. trust me, ive gone through enough shitty equipment to realize that its better just getting the good thing the first time.
you get what you pay for. it may last long enough to make a few round bars, but if you get some POS then you will be better off just buying a round bar. trust me, ive gone through enough shitty equipment to realize that its better just getting the good thing the first time.
03-23-2006, 03:38 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
depends on how many ton the jack is and if you have good dies for it, a 10 ton will bend it as long as you have a decent wall thickness and a good die. Working on one with a harbor frieght press now. Key is go slow, if not brake out the torch and go to town!
03-23-2006, 03:41 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by The ChaOs
depends on how many ton the jack is and if you have good dies for it, a 10 ton will bend it as long as you have a decent wall thickness and a good die. Working on one with a harbor frieght press now. Key is go slow, if not brake out the torch and go to town!
03-24-2006, 11:29 AM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by Miltown
thats the same one from harbor freight
thats exactly my point. its cheap ****. i got a ton of stuff from harbor freight, it did work but only for about a month. that when i realized i better start spending real money & get good equipment.
if you want some bent tube, i can do it for you. i wont charge you anything extra, just pay me for materials & shipping.
only die i have is 5"
03-24-2006, 11:31 AM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by LEASIN IT
Be better off buying a length of tube... for a 12 bar i'd say 1" DOM .120 wall ... taking it to a shop and have them bend a few lenghts for u...
*** DOM, its not any stronger. its about 3 times as much, all for looks.
03-24-2006, 12:24 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
When you start bending tubing with a torch, you may also want to consider the metallurgical effects that heating and cooling has on certain alloys. It is possible to not use any press or die, you can use a torch to heat the tubing so that it may be wrapped around a piece of pipe (that is of the desired diameter). Then you can heat treat the finished product in a furnace at a local vendor or you can use your torch to get the tubing red hot and submerge it in a dark heavy weight oil which will "work harden" the tubing restoring mechanical properties to some degree depending on the alloy used. Becareful when submerging the red hot tubing in oil, it may ignite the oil depending on oil weight. You would also want to use a fairly deep metal container so that the boiling oil does not over flow. Use the minimum amount of oil required to cover your part, if it does ignite, you don't want it burning for hours.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
03-24-2006, 01:40 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by Not Sure
When you start bending tubing with a torch, you may also want to consider the metallurgical effects that heating and cooling has on certain alloys. It is possible to not use any press or die, you can use a torch to heat the tubing so that it may be wrapped around a piece of pipe (that is of the desired diameter). Then you can heat treat the finished product in a furnace at a local vendor or you can use your torch to get the tubing red hot and submerge it in a dark heavy weight oil which will "work harden" the tubing restoring mechanical properties to some degree depending on the alloy used. Becareful when submerging the red hot tubing in oil, it may ignite the oil depending on oil weight. You would also want to use a fairly deep metal container so that the boiling oil does not over flow. Use the minimum amount of oil required to cover your part, if it does ignite, you don't want it burning for hours.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
sounds like a drunk accident waiting to happen.
03-24-2006, 03:58 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by -MXD-
*** DOM, its not any stronger. its about 3 times as much, all for looks.
I dunno where u buy steal, but it's deff. not 3 times as much.. lol..
03-24-2006, 04:07 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
I have one and it works great.No matter what everyone thinks it might be cheap but it serves the purpose. I have built pletty of cages on it so far and still works great.Mine didnt come from harbor frieght but its the same thing i got from nothern tool.Buy it.And depending on the dapter it will bend the tight radius.
03-27-2006, 01:31 PM
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Re: Round 12 Bar
Originally Posted by LEASIN IT
I use DOM for everything ...... ur right tho, you dont need it ....
I dunno where u buy steal, but it's deff. not 3 times as much.. lol..
I dunno where u buy steal, but it's deff. not 3 times as much.. lol..
CA. everything costs more out here.
