Tube Bender for the club

[jeepchipjones]

I think we should all set aside a small fund to get a tube bender for the club. Ive been looking at this one online, let me know what you think, also what size tubing we want to use, and what radius we want to get as well.
This is the bender Ive been looking at, its only $295:
www.medfordtools.com/mb3.html
And here are the dies that we can choose from.
www.medfordtools.com/mb3pricing.html
I figure we only need one size for roll cages, and maybe later we can get a smaller die for stuff like tube fenders and rocker panel steps. There is a stand that is optional, but you have to have it for it to work, but after looking at it, I think we can make our own.

[jeepchipjones]

Heres a quote from one company:
Here is your quote you asked for, you can order everything on the site if you wish...

Thanks

1 x Mechanical Tubing Bender (Heavy Duty) $280.00
1 x Bender Extension Handle $8.75
1 x Stop and Degree Ring Combo $115.00
1 x 180 1-1/2" x 6" CLR Billet Die $146.00
1 x 180 2" x 6" CLR Billet Die $175.00

UPS Ground: $95.32
Sub-Total: $724.75
Total: $820.07
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Keith Gissendaner/Owner
Xtreme Crawlers, LLC
4662 East 58th Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-607-3328

If we only get one die right now, it will be b/w $600 and $700. Just a thought.

[jeepchipjones]

Id also like to get a hydraulic press, it makes changing u-joints a snap, and can be used for lots of other things as well. I found one on eBay for $160 shipped:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41506&item=3854913296&rd=1

[jeepchipjones]

Another quote on a tube bender:
105 HD is 267.00 shipping 20.37
degree ring, 111.00 11.33
handle 8.63 7.31
2 x 6 CLR 180* 242.00 21.71
1.5 x 6 CLR 180* 218.00 21.71
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let me know if you have any other questions. i prefer a cashiers check or money
order.
i reccommend making your own handle. it will save a few bucks

Mike G