JD2 Model 3 Air/Hydro Bender Conversion and Stand

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Put together a stand for my JD2 Model tube bender.  Not too bad bending by hand, but didn't want to bolt to my new concrete.  Also will make it easier to move in the driveway to do longer sticks.  Using the bracket from Swag Off Road with the air/hydro jack from HF.  Need to button up a couple details and then do paint or powder.
Reply:Nice work. -via Mobile
Reply:That looks really good!!
Reply:Good stuff, kazlx. Did you notch by hand or use a hole saw notcher?GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Looks nice, but may want more support at the bottom.  We have the same setup, and with a long piece of tubing sticking out of it, it could become tippy.Craig MontgomeryM&L Fabrication, LLChttps://www.facebook.com/pages/ML-Fa...8228829?ref=hl
Reply:Originally Posted by HornsNice work. -via Mobile
Reply:Nice build. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already taken the bail off the air actuator, remove it before matters run amok.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyNice build. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already taken the bail off the air actuator, remove it before matters run amok.
Reply:Originally Posted by kazlxThe what now?
Reply:Gotcha...will do.
Reply:beautiful work. You'll need to add some posts running off that central tube to hang your dies from --Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Thanks.  I was thinking of just posts or something like that for the dies.  There's only two right now, but I want to get a few more.
Reply:Nice job. A while back I did a full hyd conversion of my JD2. Nice and clean Kazlx.www.tjsperformance.comDynasty 300 DXHTP 240HTP Microcut 380Hyperthem 85JD2 Hyd Bender and HF Hyd Ring Roller all in one =(Frankenbender)Bpt. Mill/DRO4' x 8' CNC Plasma TableInstagram: tjsperformanceYT: TJS Welding and Fabrication
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyThe small wire bail attached to the thumb switch of the airline so the switch will apply air to the jack without your holding the plunger/switch down. It has a bad habit of self-applying and before you have a chance to get it to release you've overshot where you wanted to stop the bend. Easy to remove and/or re-install by just pulling out on one side's wire 'ear' and then the other.
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyNice build. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already taken the bail off the air actuator, remove it before matters run amok.
Reply:I only use the air over hydraulic jacks for the shop press and engine hoist. Otherwise, I use a full hydraulic power pack unit and a foot controlled actuator I cobbled up to let me use the pump while using both hands to control the work I'm bending. If you are needing the bail to do the same, I'd recommend fabricating some sort of foot 'switch' as well.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:I think the next step will be full hydro with a pump and all that, which I know nothing about.  This is good, but from the videos I have seen, it's really slow.  we'll see.