roll cage troubles

[mototrevo]

i want to start working on aroll cage, but have a POS harbor freight tube bender that leaves dent in the tube and is just not workin for me.. any suggestions on a affordable tube bender and notcher. already have the welder

 

[krugford]

Yeah, you'll need an actual tubing bender to go with the tubing you'll be using on a rollcage. Do not use pipe for a rollcage.

A good bender is the Model 3 from JD2. Located HERE

They're not cheap though. To get a bender an a die set or two is gonna run around $800-900 depending on what die set you get. Die sets add up quickly.

 

[danger88ranger]

Pro-tools sells a bender for $495, its the 200 model hydraulic bender, heres the link
http://www.pro-tools.com/200.htm

 

[jgrnot]

I think the Harbor Freight models are targeted to bend electircal conduit, which is much easier to bend what you need. DOM tube is pricey but your best bet.

 

[jlloyd]

You can try filling the tube with sand before you bend it,it will help a lot,Jim