got the jd2 model 3 yesterday. 5.5 1.5 180 die, anti spring back, degree wheel, handle, and magnetic pointer. 724.24 shipped.

they wanted $135 for the base i just decided to make one.

base 11x11 5/16
2 36in 2in .25 wall tubing
and a piece of 2x12 3/8 at the top

should be stronger than what they sell and it was just crapp laying around

 

nice man i hope to get into all that kinda stuff sooner then later

 

Nice! I've been looking for a new bender that's not crap, how do you like it?

 

dunno. couldnt steal a hammer drill yet to anchor it.

its a good one though. i research alot before major purchased. this one can also be upgraded to hydrauylic which i plan i doing very soon

 

I'm jealous I've been wanting one for a while now.

 

Yeah I noticed it was an Armstrong, but you'll have crazy guns! I'm the same way I just bought a plasma and a new mig. It pays to do you're homework.

 

you will soon fall in love...i bought mine a few months back..i don't know how i lived without it...i got the model 32..buy 100ft of tube it don't go far and you will want to bend as much as you can

 

btw it ain't hard to work...my old man need shoulder work and he works it fine at 56 years old and 135lbs soakin wet

 

once i get a little more in the bank I'm getting one. drill a few holes and use some drop in anchors and call it a day mounted to the floor

 

Best bender for the money! I've had mine since 1999 and could never live without it!!
Enjoy!