2" Square tube bender

[weldingisfun]

I made a new die and got the 2" square tube with .125 wall to bend the 2 identical pieces are bent at 30' and the longer piece is bent at 40' I have a photo of the ATV log arch welded I painted it today and will post later under a new heading of ATV log arch so if you are interested stay tuned

Nice work norbie454. It that to move goose neck trailers with a bumper pull hitch? Also, FYI you can make the degree sign ° by holding down the ALT key while typing 248 on the number keypad.

 

[Rustyiron]

I made a new die and got the 2" square tube with .125 wall to bend the 2 identical pieces are bent at 30' and the longer piece is bent at 40' I have a photo of the ATV log arch welded I painted it today and will post later under a new heading of ATV log arch so if you are interested stay tuned

That's nice!
Have you seen the "tools you've made" thread? A short post there with some pics and an explanation would kinda catalog your tool in a place that has many good ideas for future reference for others.:thumbsup:
Looking forward to see your ATV log arch!

 

[Big Barn]

Really nice job, norbie!! I'm glad you got it figured out.

Terry

 

[davedj1]

Nice work! The only suggestion I would have is to cap the front ends of the pieces with the wheels on them. If water gets in there and freezes it will blow right apart. Do you have a video or could you take one bending a piece? It will help us out. Thanks

 

[norbie454]

Posting my 2" square tube bending project under ***ATV log arch*** only a 4 second video but it will show the end results thanks for the input guys.

 

[norbie454]

Lakes region Maine Rustyiron you are right around the corner from me I live in Otisfield Maine. I just posted my ATV log arch with a short video under this same build it yourself section. I will post my dies under the tools you've made thread, thanks. I just looked and could not find the tools you've made thread.

 

[Xfaxman]

Lakes region Maine Rustyiron you are right around the corner from me I live in Otisfield Maine. I just posted my ATV log arch with a short video under this same build it yourself section. I will post my dies under the tools you've made thread, thanks. I just looked and could not find the tools you've made thread.

Click this to post there: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/newreply.php?p=4616226&noquote=1

 

[Rustyiron]

Norbie, yes we are real close.
Thanks Xfaxman for the proper link, I did not give norbie the exactly correct name.

 

[Renze]

Most square tube benders are designed to fold the excess material of the inner flange into the tube and bend only the radial flanges, while supporting the flanges on both sides to prevent them folding outward.

The only other option is like they do when bending trumpets and other brass instruments: Fill with mud, freeze solid, then bend.