F.J.
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Hi all,
I am planning on making a tube bender and have most parts including a one tonne ram off a tail lift. I would really like to make my own die purely for the fact that the whole project would be fully hand made as opposed to buying one (not to mention the cost of buying the die). I will be bending 1"1/4 OD tube with a radius of around 5". What i need to know is what size solid round bar would i need for this radius and in other peoples experience/knowledge, what type of steel would you use? I have an off cut of 1"1/4 ID tube which i am making the follower with the only thing i am short of is the die itself. Any info will be greatly appreciated
I am planning on making a tube bender and have most parts including a one tonne ram off a tail lift. I would really like to make my own die purely for the fact that the whole project would be fully hand made as opposed to buying one (not to mention the cost of buying the die). I will be bending 1"1/4 OD tube with a radius of around 5". What i need to know is what size solid round bar would i need for this radius and in other peoples experience/knowledge, what type of steel would you use? I have an off cut of 1"1/4 ID tube which i am making the follower with the only thing i am short of is the die itself. Any info will be greatly appreciated