Which bender to buy?

87sammy · Apr 20, 2010

Looking to buy a bender. I am looking at the jd2 32 or the pro tools 105hd which one do you guys prefer and why?

zukkev · Apr 20, 2010

Doasearchonhere!!!:redneck: There have been a few comparison threads already with some good info/opinions...:awesomework:

87sammy · Apr 21, 2010

I just get lazy sometimes :redneck: I did find some good info though :awesomework:

k2blazen · Apr 21, 2010

GOTTRICKS bender get the parts to build a hydraulic upright to run Pro tools 32 dies and your meterial dont rotate between bends iam in mine $1100 and it kicks ass never let me down wont look back unless it's a tube shark or bailigh's $$ back in a few months to pay for it...

tmill · Apr 21, 2010

i love my pro tools 105 and if i want later i can still convert it to air over hydralic with a copper head fab bracket and a harbor freight air over hydro ram. dont have any exeperience with other one. and it can be a pain to operate alone on big complicated tubes

wheeln addict · May 5, 2010

look into the JMR MB1000 there is an artical on pirate 4x4. I have a pro tool 105 and it is nice but the bearings and bushings in the JMR MB1000 are a definate upgrade.

MarcW · May 5, 2010

I have a JD 32 and it is fawkin badass.

i LOVE it, seems much more stable/stiffer/stronger that the 105 hd and older JD models for manual operation. I have no need yet for hydraulic, but plan to go elec/hyd when i do. Manual operation had no problems for me to bend 1.5" .188 wall DOM anywere i wanted. Need to get some bigger die's now. 2.5" and 1.75" next. Mine is pretty new, so i only have one die so far. Im in kirkland if you want to come check it out. :beer: renton's only like 20 minutes away.

I went manual and i am still happy. havent needed to bend any .250 wall yet :redneck: