JD2 Model 3 Hydro Bender Conversion

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I finally got around to putting my writeup together.  There are links in it for PDF versions and a parts list.  Enjoy!Cebby's JD2 Model 3 WriteupTOOLandFAB.com See our Articles and Member Writeups and Tool Review Sections
Reply:Would you happen to know if Pro-Tools die sets will work with the JD2 model 3 bender?  I have a few die sets that I have been using with my homemade bender, but am thinking of buying a new one.  And the price of the Model3 is pretty nice.ThanksRandy
Reply:Cebby,Very nice bender setup. I might try the same thing. Thanks for the fine writeup. And thanks for the link to that Tool and Fab site.Oh, what is that "white stuff" in your engine swap pictures? Ha Ha, I know, it's snow. I am originally from way up North of you (just east of Erie).Keep up the good work.Tony, in Hawaii
Reply:Randy - I'm not sure about the compatibility of the two die sets - but I'll find out.  Probably something worth adding to my writeup.Tony - thanks for the props.  I don't know how many more years I can takke the cold.  As I get older, I like the snow and slop less and less...TOOLandFAB.com See our Articles and Member Writeups and Tool Review Sections
Reply:Cebby,I did this exact Jay K hydro mod to my JD2 about a year ago and can't say enough good things about how it works. Like you, I needed a portable tubing bender setup and hydro is the only way to go for that. Good to see others getting this bender and doing this mod without shelling out close to $1000 to get it from JD2. There really is satisfaction in doing it yourself!!TiggerAaronHTP Invertig 201w/ CK-20 torch and Bernard ChillerHTP MicroCut 300 plasma cutterLincoln R3S-325 w/ TA 17A Wire FeederVictor Super Range II O/A kitClausing/Colchester 13X40 LatheBridgeport 9X42 Mill
Reply:That is an excellent article.  It's very well written and exceptionally informative.  The tubing bender ain't bad either.-Heath
Reply:Cebby,When you use the bender does it cause flat spots in the tubing?jcooper
Reply:Originally Posted by jcooperCebby,When you use the bender does it cause flat spots in the tubing?jcooper
Reply:Thanks Cebby,I am a mini bike enthusiast. I'm looking at bending a few frames of my own. I hope to be able to bend the tubing without flatspotting. Keep us posted.Jcooper
Reply:Cabby I have a model 3 myself, and em very interested in doing exactly what you did, how much did it cost you to do the upgrade?
Reply:Originally Posted by kilesCebby I have a model 3 myself, and em very interested in doing exactly what you did, how much did it cost you to do the upgrade?
Reply:Nice writeup and execution Cebby.  I'm about to pull the trigger on the pro-tools bender and need it to be movable to fit the car in the garage.  Love the video.....my wife just smiled knowingly...I'm a lucky guy.