Mr. Twisty the ultimate twist-a-nator

[fj-rankenstein]

BAM!!

i got motivated and decided to post a vid..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_dueJSwzYs&feature=youtu.be

 

[scrapdaddy]

Very impressive! Thanks for posting this, I'm going to use it as a guide on mine. Hope you don't mind.

Good job

 

[fj-rankenstein]

Very impressive! Thanks for posting this, I'm going to use it as a guide on mine. Hope you don't mind.

Good job

thanks!

if you need any measurements, info or some more pics than just ask!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Very nice... I want one. What is the total cost so far?

J

 

[Rigpig]

Nice setup! Gotta love PA for access to all those parts in one place.

PS:which cylinder are you using, can't find it here, might have to order one from another branch. Thanks

 

[fj-rankenstein]

i will have a price break down in a day or two.. i am still figuring out everything and i have a few things to return as well...

as for the other components...


3X24 cylinder

reservoir, filter head, filter and fittings

2 stage pump

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/1221118/Gear/5-HP-2-Stage-Hydraulic-Pump

bm 30 valve

pump to motor adapter

 

[fj-rankenstein]

so this one ended up being an expensive project.. i have already done some bending and dont regret it for a second... it is fast!

I am sure you can do it for cheaper but i tried to find good components with hopes that they will last for a long long time.. so far so good..

price breakdown as follows:

3"x24" hydraulic cylinder........ reg price $240 on sale for $180
bm30 single spool valve......... reg price $114 on sale for $70
2 stage hydraulic pump.......... reg price $179 on sale for $100
pump adapter ................... reg price$ ? on sale for $25
hydraulic tank .................... reg price $170 on sale for $120
filter head .......................... reg price $13 no sale
filter .................................. reg price $12 no sale
reducer fitting ...................... reg price $9 no sale
return line fitting .................. reg price $10 no sale

pump couplers................................ $30
5hp electric motor ......................... $349
casters to build cart......................... $150
hydraulic oil ................................... $45
misc hoses and fittings .................... $75... still have to confirm..
materials ....................................... $100


$1288 and this is why I have no money

 

[BFletch]

Nicely done good sir!!!!

 

[raboyto2]

That looks awesome. Good work. Projects always add up quick, but this looks worth it. How much is the manual operated bender it self?

 

[fj-rankenstein]

That looks awesome. Good work. Projects always add up quick, but this looks worth it. How much is the manual operated bender it self?

thanks for the good words guys..

the bender itself was pretty cheap.. i paid under 300 bucks for it back in the day but it was the dies that were so expensive.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

$1200 ish isn't bad for a bender that works that well. Good work!

 

[Gokracer1]

I have been eyeing the Model 32 Bender as well!
That came out sweet man!