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CMcAllister · 07-11-2024, 09:53 PM

Manual bending requires the machine to be substantially mounted, typically to the floor on a stand.

We went with hydraulics from the beginning. Electric motor, pump, reservoir, log splitter type valve, all mounted on a heavy cart on wheels that we fabricated, with the bender mounted at a good working height. 1.75" 4130 with ease.

Easily moved and used anywhere in the shop, even outside if need be. Easy to accommodate long lengths, wide sweeps, whatever and wherever we need, without making room or moving stuff around to do the job. Put it in a corner when not being used, rather than stuck in the middle of the floor.

Maybe a 2' x 2' footprint. Heavy enough that it is stable regardless what we have in it and it doesn't want to scoot around when using it.

07-11-2024, 09:53 PM	#6
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 603 Likes: 15 Liked 890 Times in 248 Posts	Re: roll bar bending tools Manual bending requires the machine to be substantially mounted, typically to the floor on a stand. We went with hydraulics from the beginning. Electric motor, pump, reservoir, log splitter type valve, all mounted on a heavy cart on wheels that we fabricated, with the bender mounted at a good working height. 1.75" 4130 with ease. Easily moved and used anywhere in the shop, even outside if need be. Easy to accommodate long lengths, wide sweeps, whatever and wherever we need, without making room or moving stuff around to do the job. Put it in a corner when not being used, rather than stuck in the middle of the floor. Maybe a 2' x 2' footprint. Heavy enough that it is stable regardless what we have in it and it doesn't want to scoot around when using it.