Hey Guys.,
I just bought me a new pipe bender. So no need to drive an hour to bend a pipe (thanks Kendel). I bought a JD2 model 3 and a few dies. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks theyd like to share with me. Or if they would just like to tell me a little about what they like and dislike about this model.. Also if anyone has any ideas aboout a hydro upgrade. I found some on the net but im still looking for more ideas.

Thanks
Nick

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congrats on your purchase. using bend-tech 3-d software will save alot of waisted material. very simple and easy to use, very accurate, excellent customer service.
http://www.bend-tech.com/
i have an extra older program that doesnt have the 3d on it but still works for basic bending. 40.00 for disc and book + shipping

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check out cooperhead fab that sell a braket for 60 bucks then you just order the air/hyd ram from harborfright for 100 bucks works good and its cheep

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Thats what im talking about. But its 88+ram, still $200 for all w/shipping is a great deal for hydro set-up thanks alot wildwillie

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to get started bend 1 90 degree piece that you have marked at the front of the die so you have a piece to locate the rest of your bends with do this for each die you have and you wil be way ahead. I consider that piece a "template" used in laying out other bends.

Kendal's way works great,Its the easyest way to get started,its explained real well on the pirate 4x4 site,do a search on there. And dont waste your money on a harborfreight air over hyd pump they are slow! spend your money once and get elec hyd pump. I can send ya pics of my set up if you need some

it is a bit slow bt i like that it has saved my ass a few times buy being slow but it works good and now you can put your stand on wheels just use ones with locks.it use to be $65 but it was a few yrs back.

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I think i might want slow aswell. But i definately take a look at some pics.. Also i thank you Kendel for the 90* idea that was the first thing i was gonna do. I remembered that much from your garage (not much more though lol). I read the Tube bending 101 on pirate 4x4 pretty handy piece of literature.... Anyways thanks guys for your input keep it coming..
Nick

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Nick, sometime you are in the neighborhood, stop by and see how my bender works.
It will bend 2" x 0.125" without slowing the pump down. Not the fastest, but it does give you a little bit of time to think about what you are doing.

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PM me your details. where you live and a good time to stop by...

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Is the software really worth buying??

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I have the software as well. You can check it out for yourself. PM is sent.

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Off-roading is NOT a spectator sport

If you can't buy it....Make it

You know, water and electricity dont mix (from a nurse at a hospital)

Two turtles don't make a rabbit

the software is nice, just plug in your dimensions and the program tells you where to start your bends. there is no guessing, less wasted material, accurate bends. well worth it i.m.h.o.

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********