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Old 03-05-2011, 03:14 PM
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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

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nice man i hope to get into all that kinda stuff sooner then later
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Nice! I've been looking for a new bender that's not crap, how do you like it?
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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
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I'm jealous I've been wanting one for a while now.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Best bender for the money! I've had mine since 1999 and could never live without it!!
Enjoy!
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