eccsmk
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 05:37 PM |
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bending tube (again)
is it possible to bend 2 ich o.d. CDS tube (3mm wall thickness) with a centre type hydraulic bender??
if not i'll have to crack on with finding someone to bend it for me
thank you folks
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 05:47 PM |
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I would guess it would depend on how powerful the press was but from past posts on here I think it distorts somewhat.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 05:53 PM |
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In my experience it will ripple on the inside then crack on the outside so I paid £15 a bend at a mandrel place.
I however did not try filling with sand and capping so it may be possible as per various utube vids
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eccsmk
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 05:55 PM |
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well im not too keen on ruining any pipe
especialy with the amount its just cost me 
i will try to get hold of someone willing to bend it for me
thank you for the replies
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SeaBass
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 06:12 PM |
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Been there got the T-shirt including filling with sand etc on some seamless 1 1/2". This was with a bender which simply applied to force in one
place with a die. All attempts were pretty useless. In the end I took it took a local fabricator who has an amazing workshop right outside his house.
He used a bender similar to the US pro tools one and the bends were very neat and tidy. I think the key was that the force moves as the bend is
applied and the tube complies.
JC
[Edited on 17/10/09 by SeaBass]
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orton1966
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 06:58 PM |
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pro tools bender
I'm considering buying a pro-tools bender with 2" die for my own project, so if I do in the next couple of weeks I'll drop You a U2U
and you're welcome to pop down and give it a go
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eccsmk
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by orton1966
I'm considering buying a pro-tools bender with 2" die for my own project, so if I do in the next couple of weeks I'll drop You a U2U
and you're welcome to pop down and give it a go
thats very kind of you thank you
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:22 PM |
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I wish i had gone for the 2" die as well when i got my pro-tool bender. I have from 0.75" up to 1.75" only
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:31 PM |
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Do some searching on youtube to find out how it's done. There are some films on this subject. If you search on this site you should get there as
well.
Personally, I wouldn't bother trying to do this myself, unless you have plenty of CDS tube to give it a couple of tries.
BLOG: http://thunderroad-super7.blogspot.com/
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:47 PM |
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bending pipe
this is it
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eccsmk
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 07:57 PM |
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thats spot on thank you for the advice
ive got to say this site always comes up with the answers, advice and help
thank you LOCOSTBUILDERS !!!!
[Edited on 17/10/09 by eccsmk]
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 08:20 PM |
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anytime...
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 08:52 PM |
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there is a method where you pack the pipe with sand use an oxy lamp to manually bend the pipe.
I have the article on the work pc will post tomorrow
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flibble
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 08:55 PM |
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Any good with DIY hydraulics?
>Linky<
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splitrivet
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| posted on 17/10/09 at 11:14 PM |
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You should be OK with 1/8 wall, Bent my Roll bar and a couple of bike engine bars with a dry bollock bender, without using sand.
Getting the dimensions right takes some working out though.
Cheers,
Bob
[Edited on 18/10/09 by splitrivet]
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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eccsmk
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 11:31 AM |
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im going to try one of the 45 degree bends with a centre bender
if thats fails its not too bad as its only a short piece of tube
i have got a couple of people to call this week so i'll keep you posted on my findings
thank you all once again
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coozer
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 11:57 AM |
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Anyone know where the plans are for a bender (tube!) I fancy havign a go at knocking one up.
Also where can we buy the mandrels and formers in this horrible country?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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eccsmk
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 01:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Anyone know where the plans are for a bender (tube!) I fancy havign a go at knocking one up.
Also where can we buy the mandrels and formers in this horrible country?
click
might be of use
altho i didnt actuall read the thread properly
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iank
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 02:45 PM |
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Take a look at NS Dev's technique in this thread.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=80519
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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eccsmk
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| posted on 18/10/09 at 05:32 PM |
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aah now there's an idea thanks iank
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