Looking at ordering a bender in the morning. I can't decide on which one to go with, I'm only gonna order a 1.75" 180* die being as that's what most people use anyways. Any input is welcome, what's pros and cons of both benders
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Jd2 model 32 vs protools 105hd
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do you have any buddys with either bender? its cool to borrow dies if the need ever comes up.
I have the M32 but bought all the dies i would ever use. They both bend 1/4" DOM so it usually depends on what price / package deals you can find. Ive used both and theres really no difference.
I have the M32 but bought all the dies i would ever use. They both bend 1/4" DOM so it usually depends on what price / package deals you can find. Ive used both and theres really no difference.
4x4van
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Go with JD2. Its American made (Johnson City TN), its a family ran business, and it employs local people and pays a fair wage. I use to work there before going back into the Navy. Customer support is a very important to them. If you go pick up the bender and dies they will be glad to walk you around the shop and show you all the cool toys.
You can mention my name Corey Bishop (use to be in the weld shop) and if they remember me maybe you will get some kind discount.
You can mention my name Corey Bishop (use to be in the weld shop) and if they remember me maybe you will get some kind discount.
1TONTJ
Amateur Hardcore
Good choice! I have a Model 32 with electric hydraulics and love it. I had a model 3 before that and liked it too.
I used a ProTools 105 HD starting out and I think the JD2 is a much better machine. I really like the design of JD2's follower blocks. The two piece design seems to provide a smoother bend and it doesn't hang up at all. I've had to literally beat the tubing out of the Pro Tools bender before due to to follower block hanging up. I even sent pictures to Pro Tools to see if they could help but no dice.
I used a ProTools 105 HD starting out and I think the JD2 is a much better machine. I really like the design of JD2's follower blocks. The two piece design seems to provide a smoother bend and it doesn't hang up at all. I've had to literally beat the tubing out of the Pro Tools bender before due to to follower block hanging up. I even sent pictures to Pro Tools to see if they could help but no dice.
Jd2 just seemed like a better choice to me, I couldn't find a good place to order a protools from and when I did it was more than the jd2. I watched a bunch of videos on both benders and the jd2 benders just grabbed my attention more. I'll eventually do air/hydraulic conversion on it but for now I guess I'll just have to get stronger
85toyo
Well-Known Member
I like my M32!
Got a pad poured today 2'x2'x4"
2'x2'x3/16" plate with 4- 6" long 3/4" bolts welded to it sticking up for mounting. 3 pieces of 1/2" rebar stuck through the plate and drove 13" into the ground and sticking 3" into the concrete then welded to the plate. A 4" deep hole was also dug to pour the concrete into. Hopefully it'll work until I can convert to air/hydraulic
2'x2'x3/16" plate with 4- 6" long 3/4" bolts welded to it sticking up for mounting. 3 pieces of 1/2" rebar stuck through the plate and drove 13" into the ground and sticking 3" into the concrete then welded to the plate. A 4" deep hole was also dug to pour the concrete into. Hopefully it'll work until I can convert to air/hydraulic
1TONTJ
Amateur Hardcore
1tonxj said:
Once you go hydro, you'll throw that manual crap away. Electric hydraulic is 3 times as fast as air if you can afford it.
blacksheep10
XBJRA champ/ 555 and team Nasty codriver
I made my own hydro setup a couple different times, and then I went to a buddy's shop to use his air over once. **** THAT. I have a bit of ADD, I was ready to say **** the project and leave. Annoying, loud, slow, slow, annoying, etc.
blacksheep10
XBJRA champ/ 555 and team Nasty codriver
I got a free motor off a scrap blower unit, valve and pump/resi off a combine a guy was scrapping and ran the hoses myself.1tonxj said:
