Compact Bender - Argon Tanks

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Before I buy one I wanted to check and get some opinions.. I am building a welding cart, and want to bend 1 inch 3/16 strap to fit around my argon tank to hold it in place.  I measured the tank and it looks like it is about 7 inches wide..    I want to hold the tank to the cart the same way you see conduit running up a wall.. I looked and the biggest die seems to be 3 inches.. I don't have any experience with the benders but was wondering if it could make the correct bend with this size die or a compact bender?
Reply:You have a job for a ring roller there,but you should be able to bend  the steel around the tank cold Victor SuperRanger O/A                                         Solar migLincoln Powermig 140Southbend 9in lathe350# kohlswa anvilMiller Maxstar 150 stl etc....
Reply:Originally Posted by deere2210Before I buy one I wanted to check and get some opinions.. I am building a welding cart, and want to bend 1 inch 3/16 strap to fit around my argon tank to hold it in place.  I measured the tank and it looks like it is about 7 inches wide..    I want to hold the tank to the cart the same way you see conduit running up a wall.. I looked and the biggest die seems to be 3 inches.. I don't have any experience with the benders but was wondering if it could make the correct bend with this size die or a compact bender?
Reply:Originally Posted by RojodiabloUse 1/8" strap, or even thinner. It won't fail. All it does is keep the tankin place. I use 1/16"thick x1-1/2" plate straps for construction. They are way strong enough for this application.
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Reply:Yes, you could make the bends with that bender.  Just plan your bending sequence.  Just make tiny bump bends to make the arc.  Use your make small die or 90 degree attachment to make the ends.I would think 1/8 strap would be Ideal.  If you already have the 3/16",  it will bend  the "easy way" with no problem.
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyThere ya go. You want the strap thin enough to have some springyness to it.