Best way to bend

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I am building a headache rack for my 2007 chevy out of 2x4 rect tubing similar to the one below, but I want to have a radius at the corners, I think its a 6" radius. What will be the best way to bend the tubing for this? Its a 70* bend. I do not have any type of specialty bending tools, just a welder, A/O torch, grinders, bandsaw. I have read some about the notching method but dont know any details, width of notches, spacing,etc. and I dont want it to look like dookie. Any suggestions?
Reply:Can you insert a Piece of Pipe for the corner to give you the rounded corner?I think bending the rectangle tubing is going to be difficult.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Can you insert a Piece of Pipe for the corner to give you the rounded corner?
Reply:Fab bend/radius from plate.  Us your torch to cut the shape.  It would be easier to bend the top and bottom plate to match the pattern you cut.
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Reply:twould be quite simple to get some flat plate and make that kit..
Reply:>>twould be quite simple to get some flat plate and make that kit<<I assume that would depend on a given person's level of skill, the tools/equipment they have available, the desired results (quality of work), time available, etc.I would agree, that there are folks on this site that could do an excellent job as such, no doubt.Regards to all.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.
Reply:Hopefully this marks a milestone for me personnally, that I have actually provided some information that can potentially help someone on this site.Let me say that I have gained a lot of knowledge from the good folks that frequent this site, I appreciate it and thank you for it.Regards to all.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.
Reply:Originally Posted by DavidSimHopefully this marks a milestone for me personnally, that I have actually provided some information that can potentially help someone on this site.Let me say that I have gained a lot of knowledge from the good folks that frequent this site, I appreciate it and thank you for it.Regards to all.