Brush Guard Project

[GeneD14]

I wanted to make a brush guard for our Kawasaki Mule. I was inspired by the design of the Ranch Hand style bumpers for trucks. I wanted to bend the pipe for it so it would have a more professional look. I bought this pipe bender for $69 on sale. I figured that I'd use it a few times per year. It worked really well.

 

[GeneD14]

Here is a picture after some welding and grinding. By the way if you just welded around the perimeter of a large project do not lean against it to weld the middle. (don't ask me how I know) /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[GeneD14]

Next the primer and paint. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif In this photo you can see some of the compound bend to match the contour of the front end.

 

[GeneD14]

Front view painted and installed.

 

[GaryE]

Nice work!

Where did you find that bender for that price?


Gary

 

[GeneD14]

Another view that shows the tow hooks. I'm not sure how much they will get used but it looks like we are ready for trouble. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BigAl]

Heck !!!
If I had known you could do that I would have paid you $69 for my new Ford Grill Guard ! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gifI am always a day late and a dollar short! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Nice looking job ,Gene .

 

[GeneD14]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Where did you find that bender for that price?
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I got it at Harbor Freight. It was normally $99 but it is on sale right now. It comes with the radius forms to bed from 1/2" pipe up to 2". I don't like the low quality of Harbor Freight but as little as I'll use it I thought it was the right way to go.

 

[GeneD14]

Here is the finishing touch for our friends in the Lone Star State. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[GaryE]

Thanks,

$69 for a 12 ton jack alone is not a bad price. I need to look into this. With a little weldling I am sure it can do most of what I need.

Gary