Build Your Own Tubing Bender Questions

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I have been looking around at the various build your own bender plans and had a couple of questions.  I have looked at the Pro Tools and have a set of their plans, which seems fairly simple to build.  The Got Trikes plans are very popular and seem to be everywhere.  My question is which would be the better of the two benders.  I has given some 5"x1/2" flat bar which will need to be trimmed down, but that will save me a fair amount of money.http://www.pro-tools.com/200k-1.htm
Reply:I went with the GotTrikes bender and really enjoyed building and using it.Miller Syncrowave 350Millermatic 252/ 30A spoolgunMiller Bobcat 225g w/ 3545 spoolgunLincoln PowerArc4000Lincoln 175 Mig  Lincoln 135 Mig Everlast 250EX TigCentury ac/dc 230 amp stickVictor O/AHypertherm 1000 plasma
Reply:I built a got trikes one. works good, only I use 3/4 for the bending arm. They reccomend 5/8". I dont know if I would use 1/2. It would probly be ok, depends what your bending thoughHTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.
Reply:I'm going to use it for light stuff 1-1/2" mostly to build some roll cages.  I might try some decorative bed frames.  Nothing heavy.
Reply:I built the got trikes and love it.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
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Reply:I haven't heard of the "got trikes" bender. Any info, pics?Tim Beeker.
Reply:Here ya go:http://gottrikes.com/Tube_Bender.htmAlso, google it, lots of different forums have threads on it, with pics of builds. Originally Posted by tnjindI haven't heard of the "got trikes" bender. Any info, pics?
Reply:Thanks for the link, yep lots of info.Anyone found a source for cheap dies.Tim Beeker.
Reply:No prob.... Originally Posted by tnjindThanks for the link, yep lots of info.Anyone found a source for cheap dies.