How to build a roll cage Tube Bender

This time I actually get it right, and build a roll cage tube bender that works! As requested, here is a link to the die I used.
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[@tradesman1000]

All of us do it you selfa’s are rough welders but as long as it’s strong it doesn’t matter ! 😄 bloody nice effort on the bender Jeff. Well done 👍

[@bartchelin]

brilliant. I'm in the same predicament with bending tubes. I've watched many videos on the solution to the problem and yours is the best I've seen so far. thumbs up from me.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

No problems mate. Hope this helps. If you haven't seen it, I have another video with the plans to build it. A couple of guys have sent me through photo's of their completed benders and they look really good.

[@jcprimevil]

I am going to build me one now. Very well built

[@hottrodz22]

@@HomeBuiltByJeff which video has the plans? i need to build one! thank you in Advance!!

[@bigcus8176]

Another great video Jeff. Easy to watch. Your an inspiration mate. So makes me want to get a project going. 👍👍

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Awesome, I have only recently seen these types of tube benders as the 'ebay pipe benders' tend to be 'tube kinkers'. I was thinking of doing something similar to this but as an attachment to a hydraulic press. Good work!

[@ATVHangTime]

Nice Work, and perseverance, I watched the pipe bender fail video first and then this, thanks for sharing your success and failures with bending tube on a budget.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. I have found others are not necessarily honest about what really works and what doesn't. The main reason the modified pipe benders don't work, is because the radius of the dies is too tight.

[@Kraid07]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful, I just built myself a tube bender just like yours. Super cool!

[@flealr92]

Great work Jeff! I've been struggling with the pipe vs tube bending/bender myself. Loved your idea! Greetings from Mexico.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks, mate. I have another video with the detailed plans if you want to build it.

[@psyolent.]

bloody ripper mate top job. next thing for me to build. thanks for sharing mate.

[@GetTwisted1981]

Love this tube bender. Not all ppl can aford to spend 500.00 plus bucks on a bender to use a few times a year at most. I'M going to build one just like it.

[@GetTwisted1981]

might be a 5 year old video but still helping ppl today. That's when you know it's good stuff !

[@boldenkovaleriy]

Great work, keep on doing! Watching you from another side of the planet) found your vids in car customizing social networks of Eastern Europe, you become popular here👍

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+Valery Boldenko Thanks. I was wondering why there was an influx of Eastern European subscribers. I am still amazed that people all over the world are interested in my silly videos of me tinkering in my garage. Welcome.

[@Dvr165]

Great videos, please keep them coming!

[@tptrsn]

Fantastic video! I can't believe I never saw your channel before this. Subscribed! :)

[@shaynezr1]

Thanks for the video ..very innovative👍

[@ryancruze8275]

best thing ive seen on youtube, amazing content, thanks for sharing, subbed!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Glad you got something out of it. I have another video where I post up the plans for it as well.

[@leonardgore9542]

Well done mate works great !

[@jamesfield4479]

Brilliant!! Guna check prices of the dies now

[@i7861243]

Awesome! you just saved me from spending a bunch of money on a tube bender. Time to make one myself I think! Oh and great work on the 911 build man! keep it up.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+i7861243 Thanks, mate. Give it a go.

[@inamuchangel]

Perseverance, awesome Job.

[@anders.]

Nice work.

[@djgreyo1]

great job mate,keep up the great work

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate.

[@boh348]

On the harbor freight style pipe bender if you fab a lock on the top of the die where the tube cannot raise up during the bend and kink they work great. Just slow. I drilled holes in my die base and with 3/8 rolled steel made a couple of d rings that I thread the tube between the die and the d rings and the tube cannot rise out of the die during the bend.. There are some similar tricks to making these work on youtube, Harbor Freight bender mods.

[@ProDigit80]

Seems excellent for bending exhaust pipes!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

It is a small diameter, and I don't know how it would go with thin wall exhaust pipe. It would probably kink...

[@juizzii386]

Subbed cause you seem like really nice and funny guy, not a big fan of the 911 tho but it is a car and thats all what matters👍

[@1one3_Racing]

Great to know. I was going to try the pipe bender as well. I can't see why a tube bender is several thousand when they are so simple.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

It is all about having a correct die. Pipe benders have too tight of a radius for the tube.

[@boostedbuiltgarage]

Nice job man, glad it worked out in the end! Might have to somewhat borrow this idea in the future 😉

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. It worked a treat. I am quite happy with how the roll cage came out.

[@RDC_Autosports]

Love it! Had the same problem bending my door bars I may make one of these just to have it!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I love to make everything myself, so even though at this stage I have only used it to make 4 bends for the main hoop of my 911 cage, it is there for when I need it in the future.

[@jamesterrell778]

@@HomeBuiltByJeff could you share the measurements to this and the place to get the die from? That’d be great sir

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

@@jamesterrell778 Link to the plans are in the video description :D

[@G3RAable]

Looking to build this how’s it working so far?

[@dougjohns5811]

Clever idea !

[@bowlweevil4161]

if you need a little more bend can you slide the tube a little foreward in the die and give it a few more strokes? GREAT VID THANX!

[@mastercricket7626]

This is rad bro

[@alteredstateskustom]

very cool! subbed

[@SJgunguy24]

Hey Jeff, Great video, I think I'm going to build up one like this. One word of advise, safety squints don't work as well as a set of safety glasses. I'd hate to see "spend the day in the hospital for eye injury". on your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

That is a very good point, and I am a firefighter so I should know better.

[@livefast9865]

Awesome job! Where’d you say you got the die? I’m in search make similar for 1” and 1 1/2

[@thefastkid847]

Hey Jeff, love your channel I just got done watching your datsun engine build and I thought of this tube bender you built. It would be really cool if you made your own set of headers or extractors as some people call them. Like the fujitsubo or kameari ones. I'm sure it wouldn't be easy but I bet you could do it!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have thought about it, but I am trying not to get bogged down in the details, so I have actually bought some extractors for this build.

[@racelinegraphics1623]

I'm sure i missed it but what size round tube was that you bent?...building me a dirt off set cage out of 083, just wonder it may kink

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

The tube was 1.75 " from memory but I can't remember the thickness off the top of my head. Now it is all painted, so I can't see it anymore, sorry. I am sure it is in the rollcage build video.

[@larrylamb3480]

Good job ! How much did the die cost????

[@FLMan180]

He said put the earth on it when he forgot the ground lol it’s just funny because I’m American and I like the way the Aussie talk lol

[@russelosborne246]

Can you change out the dies for different size tubing once it is built? Thanks.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You could yes.

[@LewiTate]

Could you please link me to the dye that you purchased for this video - is it suitable for more than 1 size of pipe?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Hi. You need a separate die for each diameter of tube you use, so if you can stick to the one size it is better for you. I got my die from "The Affordable Bender" via ebay. Here is the link to the one I used which is 1 3/4" but they make them in a range of sizes. www.ebay.com.au/itm/Affordable-Bender-Roll-Cage-Tube-Bender-1-3-4-DIE-SET-ONLY-/331906400979?hash=item4d4729c2d3:g:ZTEAAOSwaNBUdPFs

[@RIDERSONLINEORG]

Nice !

[@3gd16]

how thick is the square pipe you used to make the bender

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

From memory it was 2mm thick 40x40 square tube.

[@KieranSmit]

I'm also a bit confused regarding the measurements of die's - Is a die sizing (like the one used in this) relative to the OD of the tubing or the ID. I've bought 32nb (32mm ID which is approx 42mm OD) pipe in the past to use on a pipe bender but it kinks... I've been told to use a tube bender, but it's pipe, so it's all a bit confusing really. The ebay page lists sizing, but what are they referring to?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You have to use 'tube' not 'pipe' for a roll cage. Tube is always measure by OD and it needs to be the correct cold drawn stock for the job. I could only find 2 places in Sydney that stocked it and it is only used for roll cages.

[@stefanweyers1796]

When I grow up I want to be like you

[@ejlarson249]

It's really sad how sensitive everyone has to be about the way welds look. Some stupid twelve year old kid sees a flawless weld on the Internet then proceeds to attack everyone who has a weld that looks different. Welds can look like garbage and still hold 100%. Don't worry what trolls say. Next time someone attacks your weld, go to their channel. IF they have zero videos of welding, promptly ignore or even block them. Losers. :) Great work bud. Subscribed!

[@Uknowcousteau]

I agree! I have an AAS in Welding Technology and have been in the field for roughly 5 years since. I think it is a bit harder to get by in the field with a rough looking weld as there are some extreme nitpicking inspectors out there. (Most of which do not hold a CWI, and hardly know a thing about the process) Really for welding at home, as long as you see both pieces of parent metal breaking down and you are filling in that space with filler metal. You'll have the proper fusion you need to create a weld as strong as the steel you are sticking together. -- Furthermore, if that weld does fail eventually but it splits right down the middle. (IE it doesn't tear towards and edge or toe of the weld.) You did everything you could as the welder, you'll just need more reinforcement next time, or a redesign of the joint is required.

[@btarrh]

The welding quality isn't his fault. The problem is he's in Australia and since welders osculate AC/DC which spins clockwise in the northern hemisphere they tend to spin counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere which throws the welding machines off and although the welds are strong they don't look as great. The way to counteract this is to either make backward "e" 's as you weld or weld backwards. If you're not ambidextrous (able to use the right and left hands equally well) then welding backwards isn't an option because it will just throw your whole technique off. I know this because I frequent Australia and as an off-road vehicle builder this was a major problem at first. There is a third option but you need an electrician that has a excellent understanding of electricity theory and can switch the poles on the outlet. This is expensive so it's easier to just weld with the backward "e" pattern.

[@wackyzakyracer8568]

Weld done!

[@ch3no2freak]

You need a little counter in the corner that counts the number of basicallies

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

There have been many drinking games to go with my videos. The 'Alrights' and the clapping of my hands are also big ones ;)

[@codenamet]

Nice project. You can also buy and Affordable bender online for 350$

[@correyy]

Jd squared?

[@ME262B2]

Jeff great videos very inspirational. Additionally a huge thank you so very much that you are doing your series with your wife included and doing some work. Nothing sexier than watching your wife participating and enjoying your hobby right along with you. I have a couple very dumb questions that may be very obvious to other people but for some reason I’m missing them. Sorry to ask are you attaching the tubing for the end of the mandrel die to make it follow the die as you apply pressure with The jack? Or does it just move with the die as you pump the jack? Also you had mentioned drilling additional holes in the 90° upright leg members to allow bends greater than 90°. Is this the roller axle mounting point you are moving? Again sorry to ask a simple questions. I need a tube bender of this type to build a roll cage for use in my 1957 VW Beetle, which I am building for vintage racing. Thank you for all your hard work filming, editing, title work, mixing and compiling your videos. They are of great quality, entertaining and inspirational. Lastly greetings from America!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Sorry I don't really understand the question. The tube does not slide in the die. it is clamped at one end of the die, which is where you start your bend, and then as the die rotates it pulls the tube around with it to make a nice bend. It is not a mandrel bend like you would find with an exhaust system. That is a different type of bending that can't be used with cages. The extra holes are for the roller, although you can't really do much more than 90degrees anyway at that is the limit of the die.

[@ME262B2]

Home Built By Jeff that’s the answer I needed thank you!

[@ollydubhead]

Nice job..! Just a thought....you've already tried the sand method, but if you used this bender with sand would it not get rid of that last bit of distortion you're getting...? Might have to make one myself...!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+ollydubhead That would probably make it even better, but it is acceptable for the Australian standard. The only issue I don't like about the sand method is the potential for tube to rust from the inside out.

[@ibidu1]

40x40mm square tubing but what about the thickness? 2mm?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Yes I think it was 2 or 2.5mm from memory.

[@dkryptonut]

Great video! How'd you get the die into Oz if you don't mind me asking? I'm over the ditch in NZ and it looks like I may have to use a freight forwarding service, assuming it's not too heavy for that too! Any idea of the approximate weight?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I bought it off of ebay so shipping was sorted there.

[@FirstAidIndustries]

I have the same problem. also in NZ lol

[@juancarlosruiz1985]

Can you share the build plans for this bender with us?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I will push it up the list of things to do. I have been so focused on finishing the paint on the 911 that I have forgotten to go back to this. I will endeavour to get a more detailed video out soon.

[@HEKTIC458]

Great work! What do you do for work?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+HEKTIC458 I am a Firefighter, so I have a lot of time to tinker when everyone else is at work.

[@mattsisum3014]

What brand die is that so I can buy one? I'm in the same shape..

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Affordable Bender

[@3gd16]

Nice work How many tons is the jack you use?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I couldn't tell you off the top of my head. I just used the one out of the pipe bender, not sure what it is rated at.

[@mattbfab]

Hi Jeff, cool video mate. Is the 1-3/4" die with 7" radius the cams specified die?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Yep. Look up on the Cams website for the regs. I printed them out so I could quickly reference them while I was building the cage.

[@mattbfab]

Home Built By Jeff thanks mate

[@theotherguy3083]

What size tube and thickness did you use? Love the video!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

From memory it was 40mm x 3 mm Square tube.

[@theotherguy3083]

Home Built By Jeff how thick?

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Just curious though mate, is there any place you can get these dies from australia?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I got it off of ebay.

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Home Built By Jeff yeah i saw the link for that but from the states with $150 shipping

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Yep, I have no affiliation, but a couple of years ago when I made this there wasn't another option.

[@ledgen95]

is there a way you could make a rough blue print for this? I was about to start building a sand rail and realized I didn't have a tube bender and for the design I'm using I could really use something like this.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I just measured it up from the die I bought, and the particular hydraulic jack I had. As you may have seen on my video of how NOT to make a roll cage tube bender kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXiYYqiYlN97ors you can see that the die is the most important part. You can see my blueprint for this here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLdpGaNet2Xpck which basically takes into account for the exact measurements for my die and jack, which, unless you had the exact same bits would be different. I am not at hoe at the moment, but when I get back, I may try to make up something a bit more accurate so you can follow and maybe even do another video on how to measure it putting in the measurements for the particular jack and die you use.

[@ledgen95]

+Home Built By Jeff I understand what you're saying my question didn't come out how I meant it. I was asking on the one you built if the jack is X tall then the frame is Y. if that makes any sense. and thank you for being the only person out of 20 that have given me a reply. definitely subscribing

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Cool. No problems. As I mentioned I am away at the moment so it may be in a couple of weeks when I can get back to it. I will try to come up with something for a general type set up. I suppose it may be easier to film another video going through it. Are you planning on using the die from "The Affordable Bender" or are you planning to use something else?

[@ledgen95]

+Home Built By Jeff I haven't really worked out the parts for it yet. this was just the only bender I saw that worked well enough that I would trust. after re watching the video I have a general understanding of how everything would work together. but if you could make a video going a bit more in depth when you got the chance it would help me (and I'm sure alot of other people) out. it's the first time I'm trying my hand at something like this

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha. Mine too, but if we all help each other out, it makes everything so much easier for all of us ;)

[@2limbo]

Hi Jef, Liked this video a lot. Would you mind placing your design drawings online too? I like to build one just like yours for making exhausts for motorcycles. Thanks and lots of success with your project.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have already have another video that does just that ;)

[@GotScout]

Die and roller links are bad... any updates, and in steel. Any luck with 2"? .120 wall

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have built 2 cages with this now, and it works great. No kinks, nice smooth bends.

[@GotScout]

"kzbin.info?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FAffordable-Bender-Roll-Cage-Tube-Bender-1-3-4-DIE-SET-ONLY-%2F331906400979%3Fhash%3Ditem4d4729c2d3%3Ag%3AZTEAAOSwaNBUdPFs&redir_token=pJEwalPdify2W3WX_hhw6v6Js1J8MTUzNDA1NzUyN0AxNTMzOTcxMTI3&event=video_description&v=v1zs3WExdog" THAT link is now bad....

[@darrenfrancis28]

what size tube and what material is the tube you are using for the rollcage

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+darren francis I am building it to the CAMS (Aus' governing body) spec, which is 1.75" with a 0.09" wall thickness.

[@darrenfrancis28]

Could it be used in a drift car

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

darren francis You need to check the CAMS website for the requirements, for the class you are after, but in general, yes. All of the specs and regulations that I am building this cage to are on the CAMS website.

[@lucinocallemyrosales3554]

were you get the die

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Link in the description.

[@RuiCunha68]

thanks by your generousity :) u r gr8

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You're welcome mate. Glad you got something out of it.

[@moonolyth]

160 for the bender + HP pipe bender... I guess it's all about the dies.

[@universaltv6012]

Hi there I want to work for you

[@ilsanmamak8198]

How many tons?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I now have a 20 ton jack in it.

[@ilsanmamak8198]

binder2 inches?

[@richardlekawa5005]

You should cover the car when welding and grinding. You'll end up with tiny pieces of metal stuck in the primer that will screw up your paint job.

[@maxy2237]

there is cheep manual tube benders out there

[@markc8602]

Noice 1

[@wpieter2459]

I just can't wait for the next video. You are so talented! I am currently restoring a 1971 volkswagen super beetle, and as they are kind of similar, I hope to apply these strategies to my build. A link to my thread if you are interested: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=649248 Now excuse me as I refresh my youtube hoping one of your videos shows up :)

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

+Furious Panda Thanks, I just had a very quick look at your thread. Looks great. I will aim to have a more thorough read over the next couple of days. I have been away, but hopefully I get a couple of new videos up over the next week or so.

[@tomasbannon4389]

i paid 400$ for something exactly like that...

[@tomasbannon4389]

and its not even as good as yours......

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Well it sounds like you are already sorted out, but I will be doing a new video this week going through the building one step by step, with the blueprints.

[@hdymer]

all the time you’ve spent trying to DIY a Bender, you could’ve bought a JD squared bender and been working on your 911 cage already... Time is money right?