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Old 12-16-2019, 08:01 PM   #1
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I have been back in forth in trying to decide whether to purchase a roll cage for my cart and other accessories - ie Brush guards, nerf bars, rear bumpers, Roof rack, baskets and the list goes on. I could easily spend close to 5K getting my golf cart to look the way I want it to. Or I could buy a pipe bender and welder and learn how to do it myself. I have to admit building the golf cart is about the journey not the cart itself. I am having a blast tinkering and learning. I have I think 3 benders in mind and to me they look exactly the same. Can anyone tell me what the difference are and which one will serve my needs better.

JD Squared Tube Bender
https://www.jd2.com/model-3-bender



Woodward Fab WFB2
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Eastwood Bender
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-hi...ng-bender.html
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Old 12-16-2019, 09:07 PM   #2
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I have no experience with the 3 above. However, my brother once owned muffler shops and I have used the commercial type electric benders. I would say of the 3 you show the first seems to be the best.

Having said that. Depending on how much you intend to use it, it may be more practical/economical to take your pipe somewhere and have it bent. By the time you buy the bender and all the accessories you will need for it you will have a pretty big investment in this.

But, the best part of having a bender will be having the ability to "tweak" as you go making things fit.

If you buy one of these please keep us updated on how this works out for you. Good luck on your decision!
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Old 01-16-2020, 09:07 PM   #3
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I got me a new tubing bender (model 32-JD2) with a few dies and a new 180 HD Lincoln welder. I am going to learn how to weld and bend tubing. I start welding class at a local trade school in 2 weeks. Fun Fun.
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Old 01-16-2020, 10:58 PM   #4
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You go, boyee. . . ! !
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:21 AM   #5
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Good for you! You will have to keep us updated and post lots of photos for us.
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Old 01-17-2020, 01:03 AM   #6
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I got the cheap hydraulic jack bender from harbor F. 10 yrs ago.
I bend all sch 40 pipe from 2" to 1/2".
I build roll cages and belly pans for large tractors up to 100 Hp.
I made a little one for my lawn mower, took it off (too loud under it)
I did a cage for my RTV out of mostly 3/4" sch 40 pipe.
I'm not sure about your bender because I've no experience w it.
Some of the hardest part is notching your pipe to fit and weld it.
They sell a whole saw type notcher, I just use cutting torch and a 4" grinder.
A wire welder helps to fill gaps. MIG is better than flux core wire.
I was a mean stick welder for 20 years, finally got a big MIG welder... OMG how much better/easier, etc. Stick welding still has it's place, esp on thick metal.
You can get the 21' long 1/2 and 3/4" pipe at hardware stores (gas pipe). They will cut it to help you haul it. It's cheap (I miscalculate bends a lot)
A porta-ban saw is priceless in this work.
I've owned a welding shop for 30 yrs but I started out right where you are.
You will do great and only get better as you learn more.
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Old 01-17-2020, 01:05 AM   #7
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^ Part of the kubota front bumper was already there, I just worked off it (incorporated)
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Old 01-17-2020, 01:13 AM   #8
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Here is HF freight bender.
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Old 01-17-2020, 05:11 AM   #9
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The mandrel bender that Bubsbuggie just bought will make much smoother bends. Years ago I started out with the hydraulic jack style and when you want a tight bend it buckles/dents the pipe/tube that you’re working on.
You can also cut the fish mouths with a metal chop saw and some knowledge.
Either way just learn all you can and enjoy building everything that you like/need.


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Old 01-17-2020, 09:39 AM   #10
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I've seen guys fill pipes with sand and bend them perfectly, but it seems to be so much work. It seems much easier and better to get that mandrel type bender. I'm sure nothing is foolproof, but it pays to have the right tools and equipment. With that said, having the knowledge and experience pays even more. Listen to those who have been there and done that.
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