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so if that is the case if i do 2 90 degree bends it would be 90/2= 45mm + or-Quote:
Originally Posted by macca86
I replied before I saw thisQuote:
Originally Posted by macca86
I understand now
check the pdf I posted for a diagram so the long middle piece in between the 2 bends will be minus the width of the section you are using and the two bit off the 90 degree bends would be minus half the thickness of the section used. I'd allow 10 to 20 mm green on the leg lengths off the 2 90degree bends and cut back to suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
hope this helps
you can cheat too. you can buy pre bent elbows and just square cut everything and weld together but bending may be cheaper if you have a bender
[QUOTE=beansathome;146055]im really thinking about making my own rear bar and sliders i might invest in a cheep bender from supper cheep or something and give it a go. i have no problem wih welding and grinding i recon i couuld make them look prety.
Don't bother buying a cheap pipe bender, the dies don't work with the chinese pipe you are sold these days.
I have got one with reasonable dies I bought quite a few years ago you can use at the working bee
if you like.
It still doesn't do a nice bend on the pipe you get these days, it almost has to be mandrel bend to get a
nice radius.
Someone mentioned the price of dies that work and for a one off item not worth it. IMHO.
Yeah I get it cheers.
Hopefully for the next few weeks i'll be covering shift at a mill that runs quite smoothly and not many breakdowns so I can have some time to practice on the press and benders
[QUOTE=GUtsy ute;146814]Yeah that was me. I priced some dies and nearly fell over when I saw the price. I could of bought a few benders for the priceQuote:
Originally Posted by beansathome
[QUOTE=GUtsy ute;146814]im not to fussed on the perfact looking bend all i want be stronger then the standard side step . i hope i can make it to the working bee all i want to do is get the bends in it not build them i can do that part at homeQuote:
Originally Posted by beansathome
but i think this should be a seprate day as this does sound like a big job if to many people want to get on the pipe bender
[QUOTE=beansathome;146890]Separate day sounds the go, as I want to re-do my back bar now also, so it looks like between us all, we have a good days bending and welding.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUtsy ute
[QUOTE=Bigrig;146900]dont forget the 10mm roud bar and I havnt sorted the coil retainers yet. I have an rdo tomorrow so i should be able to sort somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by beansathome
If you want real tight nice bends, get a pipe bender with roller dias'. As the pipe rolls ins tead of under going friction v force through slide dia.
Tim
Has anyone got a harmonic balancer puller that they could bring to the working bee. Need it to do my crank shaft seal. Thanks in advance
yep I have but don't know if I have the bolts for a Nissan balancerQuote:
Originally Posted by Warnie
What time is this thing getting underway on saturday????
9am - I'll be there about half eight though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
So anyone care to re-cap on exactly whats happanin, save sifting through the whole thread ?
Whats getting done to whos car, whos doin what, where and when exactly ?? :smile:
Me power steering cooler, about 1-1.5 hours scotty still Helping???
I might still be knocking up some drop out cones for scott.
Dhuck maybe fixing front wheel
warnie Front main seal??
This is what I'll be fitting on the weekend!! My latest additions from the Harris Hardcase collection!! They look awesome.
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Mal is expanding his range and has mocked up a front bash plate - had to get the new Hardcase also to match the colour (trying to sorta kinda marry in with the blue filters on the spotties).
Can't wait to fit em!!! Very heavy duty gear!!!
You're a star Mal ...
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Originally Posted by Bigrig
be looking forward to seeing the bash plate could be very interested in how it looks and how strong it is.
Looked great even before powder coating, an is super strong without a doubt - made to bend if required though but I'll take you through that on Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by hekarewe
I'm having to pull out of the maintenance day guys have to move house this weekend or get another 6 month lease. I'll swing by at 9am with my welding tafe books for those who want to borrow them. Just theory behind it and to improve skills. there will be mig tig and stick books there.
No good, but understood mate. Good luck with the move!Quote:
Originally Posted by macca86
i wont be able to get there either the misses had to swap her days off around so we can have sunday to pack for our trip on monday. way to hard looking after a todler in a workshop lol
hope it all goes well. should organise a working bee on the north side of brissy nex time :D (maybe a rock slider build day )
Bummer fella ... yep, we'll definitely mix up the locations ongoing to suit etc.
has mal made these to fit the g.u,s as well? Looks a strong bash plateQuote:
Originally Posted by bigrig
Less talking & more working........
I wonna see the pics Bigus........ I what........ to see........ the pics.......... hahahahahaha
He is - not sure if he's finished them, but they are definitely on his list. They're bloody awesome mate (not being paid to say it either!!! lol). Super strong, look a dead set treat, and are like nothing else I've seen to date ...Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
I'm on it brother!!!! So let it be written ... so let it be done!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by patch697
goodo then will be waching out for it thenQuote:
Originally Posted by bigrig
got the helmet for the diff very impressed with the workman ship
This may well be left up to me (seems no one has anything electrical)Quote:
Originally Posted by patch697
That is unless one of the Steves turn up!!!!,,,,,,, I may be left to opening the beers,.....I hope they are the twist type......lol
I want some electrical done, but was waiting to see what others had they may take priority - so trust me, I can keep you busy!!! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
So is Tank showing up????? or is he still stuck in the trenches........so to speak!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigrig
Yeeessssssss? You rang? I'll be there. Wanna do some oil and grease changes and just generally hang out.....:cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
Looks like I'm on beer duty.....unless Tank can make it????Quote:
Originally Posted by frenzy
I have some tidying on the Pigtrol Rodney. But not real worried what happens to my truck. I was going just to be social more than anything
I'm the same, more then happy to help if needed, but also happy to just socialise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dhuck
Stuck in the trenches at the moment mate ... fingers crossed!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
i have bough my provent catch can , just wondering what else i need to install it this weekend??
EG. hose, reducers etc??
Can someone lend a hand on this one - I don't know the answer, but would be good to sort it for Scotty so we can do it on Saturday.Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty83