Good job Sir I like your build. Doing same myself. I like welding and metal fab too. I built my own engine stand as I am 6-1 and the once out there are too short. Thank you Sir.
Nice! Yep, the Engine stand Method is the way to go. I just sold this bender (not the dies) to a local guy and I and upgrading it a little and will build version 2 on the engine stand.
Thanks for the engine stand tips. Looks the the fastest way to get one setup and give you the simplest way to go from horizontal to vertical orientation. Plus it’s cost effective l. Thanks again did the informative video👍
I wish I could post a picture of the detachable legs I built for my Eastwood bender stand. They are bolt-on and flip up for storage. They have locking casters and provide leverage for large bending projects. I made the stand due to the (maker space) shop I was using would not allow drilling bolt anchors in their floor to support the stand. That is a nice stand you made for the JD Squared model. Imagination can create many options in which all can work. Thumbs up
Thanks! Would love to see you solution as well! yes, there are no bolting down in my shop either. everything has to be on wheels - except for the car lift :-)
Thank you! I am pretty happy with it and used it this weekend on some stair railing. I went over to your channel and I love the phone stand. We do have similar interests. I subscribed.
@@MattofManyTrades As long as you're happy with it. I'm planning to make a propane bottle one, which should be a lot better than what I have currently. Thanks for the support!
I was wondering if you have used your JD2 bender in the vertical position. I am thinking about getting a short piece of 3"x3" or 4"x4" thick wall square tube and drill the mounting holes in it. I don't plan on flipping it very often, but on the rare occasion I need vertical mode, the large tube and 2 holes on top and on the side is a pretty easy option and more solid that round tube. Thanks.
I have. I bent up some 1" round and some 3/4" square tube in the vertical position a few weeks ago. I found that I am a little limited on the protrusion length ~2", but that is due to the vertical mount positioning. It could be change so that the ram was down and I wouldn't have the limitation. I am making mostly short bend anyway, so it works fine. I like having the option, but in truth, I will probably always leave it in the horizontal position.
How long have you had the Makita metal saw? Is it holding up for you? Would you buy it again? How long do the blades last is the larger question? I generally like most Makita products and have a lot of them, just wondering about the metal cutting chop saw. I have an old fiber Makita saw that we used to cut rebar with. It's been treated pretty rough over the years and still going strong.
I have had it maybe 3 years and use it weekly. It has really held up well as I am not gentle with it! Blades last a long time as long and you limit the amount of tool steel it cuts. I am on my second blade and it is still cutting really clean. Makita make great saws. the finest circle saw I ever owned was a 1980s vintage Makita, that ran for almost 20 years as a framing and jobsite saw.
Just bought the same exact bender, slightly different swag jack adapter, and the ram jack. I really like your build and want to build something similar. What are your lengths for the 2" square tubing that the casters are attached to? Have you had any instances where you thought it might tip over? Looks great man!
Sorry for the late reply. the "T" is made from a 30" and 33" piece and the upright is a 30" piece. Castors add another 3" to overall height. No it is not tippy at all. Rolled it across the ally to my neighbors place two weeks ago and it was fine.
