Making the Ultimate Bending Machine Part 4: Finished!!

Finished my build of the Ultimate Bending Machine.
#Bartsmetalwork

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Bart, seriously good engineering behind your work. You took four machines and glued them together into one. People such as myself who have small workshops would like to be able to bend steel but the space taken up by one is prohibitive. However, your compact hybrid machine changes all of that. Well done. Love the turquoise paint colour.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, yes it's really a nice combination of (already existing) machines on a small footprint. Would be ideal for every small workshop.

[@danvandertorre6349]

best bender on youtube, this would sell for $4500, you put a lot of thought into this, you should be proud of your work, you did a very good job on this ,its brilliant , thank you for taking the time to post this for us to see .

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks you Dan, and yes I am a bit proud on this one. It's a great tool to use in the shop and I hope / think that it will last a long time.

[@smithbuilt]

part 5 and 6 would have been nice to watch also. amazing work as always

[@courierdog1941]

Excellent project, like the Twister as well

[@DeanzRodz]

I am seriously impressed . You have made something that you have a lot of reasons to be proud of . You incorporated a lot of things into one nice compact unit and it should as you say . Last you a lifetime . Well done

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you!

[@bazemk5111979]

overly engineered, heavy duty and beautiful build by a highly skilled mechanic with lots of imagination and patience, bravo! Only 1 thing regards the build is that with all those attachments on top and all that manual force you do on top the bench tends to tip on you because is bottom light, be careful not to tip it over on top of you while working because it can hurt you and it looks like a heavy beast. I would suggest down the road bolting it to the floor especially if you have concrete slab floor in your home shop. Amazing craftsmanship dude!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, and overly engineered is not in my dictionary ;-). You are right about the top weight. But it's more stable than it looks, and I have a lot of weight in the bottom with different die sets in the wooden box. I'm not planning on bolting it down but sometimes i'll clamp it to my welding table. And for many uses the forces stay within the frame itself.

[@cedricpod]

you gave me #lots# of good ideas

[@BuildSomthingCool]

I have really enjoyed watching this series on your ultimate bender. Great design. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thats nice to hear, thanks. More video's will follow. Got a lot of projects in my head and little time on my hands...

[@marianodiaz461]

Bart; many years ago I made a ring roller to bend aluminium windows profiles , and because the curve had to be exact , I incorporated A sizing roll device , for when I made the radius to small , it worked a treat ...

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Yes, good combination!

[@carlwhite8225]

This is a great and very versatile tool, love the design. Greetings from GA USA.

[@tomthompson7400]

very versatile , well done

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@moneal25]

Greetings from East Tennessee. You sir, are an exceptional craftsman. Love your videos. Very well done. I salute you!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, greetings back from the Netherlands.

[@watchit65]

At last a title that actually warrants the use of the word "ultimate"! Just watched all four videos back to back . Brilliant design executed by a true craftsman. Thank you very much for sharing. I will now watch all your videos. PS: I think that before anybody can leave a "thumbs down" they should be required to leave a message explaining why.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you for the nice commend. I though about the title for a long time but decided that is was my ultimate version. Others can add more or go bigger. But this is all I need and a perfect size for me. Enjoy watching the other video's ;-). And I agree about the thumbs down, I would like to know why so I can learn and/or make better video in the future.

[@Kevin-gx8lc]

Hey Bart ! I've just watched all four of your bending machine videos, back to back and uninterrupted by my children. I need to sing your praises BIG TIME. Your bender is by far the best home-shop build I have ever seen! You are clearly not just a highly skilled and intelligent engineer in a practical sense, but also the way that you think through ideas and solve problem as you go along, is simply wonderful! I also like your video style very much and because of this, you are seriously entertaining. Thank you for the time that you dedicate to this work… and for taking time to share it - you are inspirational. If you are ever in the UK and get up to Southport (it’s not in the South and it’s not a port - go figure!) I’d be proud to buy you a beer. Greetings from Southport UK.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the comment. Nice to hear that! If I'm going to the UK near Southport I'll let you know!

[@VSE_SVOIMI_RUKAMI]

Отличный станок получился!!! Лайк!!!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Four excellent videos, I’m impressed by your ingenuity and skill.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@peem1244]

Hi Bart. Wow!! What an amazing project and a stunning piece of engineering. So many ideas in one frame, and i like the twist at the end. Now you'll need to fabricate a bigger workshop for your new toys. And you won't need to go to the gym ever again...a few hours on the bender will do just fine! Thanks for sharing your time and awesome skills. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Nice build. Subscribed Peel up a couple of your floor blocks, pour a concrete block below with threaded inserts to bolt down your press.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, planning to move in a week time so I got some more and better workspace. I will bolt it down to a heavy welding table so I can still move it around if i need to.

[@1960fl]

@@bartharkemametalworks2299 In my shop i set a plate flush in the floor it is tapped in multiple patters, i can slide any of my tools and fixtures over it and bolt it down for use then move back to storage an example would be my pedestal vise. Likewise i do the same on my welding table where i use trailer hitch receiver tube 2" X 2" id under the bench and create sockets that tools can plug into and use with stability then go back on the storage rack when not in use.

[@andyr5579]

Totally amazing, and it was, (...maybe I’m odd) fascinating to watch it come together.

[@onkeltschimi6923]

Excellent build. Top quality. Really loved it. Thanks

[@mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355]

You now have me as your subscriber. Informative videos👍

[@CaptainCurt07]

--Really nice craftsmanship---

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@DudleyToolwright]

Another really nice project. Well done.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you 👍

[@Vindex0]

Wow impressive work ❤

[@Samodelkin_37rus.]

Крутой станок 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@davidclark5975]

Excellent series, look forward to future builds. Craftsmanship at it's finest.

[@jonathanridder]

Really nice. A simple addition, to keep the rollers parallel, would be a timing belt and pair of sprockets with square holes that can slide on/off the top of the screws.

[@animal_engineering]

congrats, that is an awesome tool you have built yourself. and extremely well crafted as well.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! You have made a nice forge too! I like the door design. One more future project... ;-)

[@jgrow15068]

That was a quality job, your welds look awesome. The idea fits a need. This is my first visit on your channel, it won’t be my last. Keep the ideas and content coming!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@psgiant]

You are the man

[@eloymarquez4783]

Nice twist! lol I am very impressed by your machine. Definitely something most metalwork shops would love to have around (including mine). Maybe include some tooling for doing small sheet metal bends, ie trays or boxes. I add on Kevin's comment! If you are ever around Chihuahua, Mexico I will buy you ten beers! take care and thank you for sharing.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

And If I'll go to Mexico that I'll let you know! :-)

[@edwinsreyes9098]

Do part 5 and 6... And all that you want. I’ll watch all of them...👍🏼

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Haha, thanks 👍

[@normansteinkemper1024]

One machine to rule them all;)

[@marianodiaz461]

Great machine , you should be very proud

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, I am.

[@chuckmadere]

Fantastic job. I learned much from watching.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Chuck

[@user-cr4fw4ug1z]

круто ,шикарный станок,молодец

[@chrisrenaud4141]

best bender i've ever seen very nice work

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Chris.

[@junglejammer1]

Beautiful work and such a wonderfully useful machine. You truly, are a craftsman!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@Reaper4367]

outstanding effort mate. gratitude for sharing.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@AnthosKlox]

Excellent idea, well done! I like this multi process bender, it's awesome! Have you thought about adding 2 detachable collars to each of the bottom rollers, that would ensure when you roll a piece of flat bar it would stay perpendicular to the centreline of the roller.

[@overdrive39]

You should patent this and have them made. Brilliant. Great work.

[@alandeakin3533]

Very nice project and brilliantly made...you must almost have enough equipment now to make your very own tank, love your videos and look forward to many more.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Haha thanks. I still need to finish a few machines before the tank project can start

[@boblasley5640]

Very well thought out design! Thanks for taking us along on the build.

[@mclam5623]

Beste Bart, Op zoek naar een bending tool kwam ik op je 4 video's. Prachtige werk heb je daarmee geleverd. Ik kijk uit naar jouw videos. Zo weinig Nederlanders/Vlamingen hebben een KZbin kanaal IVM metaal

[@78dwk]

awesome fab skill, best muti bender i have ever seen,i really enjoyed watching,thanks for the great video's, just subscribed,now enjoy your new machine, thanks,godbless

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@stukyu]

Engineering Excellence !! Great Job Bart !!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@markmoorhead1442]

Very nice welding!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@MrPatdeeee]

Absolutely Brilliant. You are VERY gifted. Praise Jesus for this.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@user-oj1jb5fz4x]

Отлично сделано! Молодец мужик!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@michaelflynn6178]

Great series Thanks for taking the time to share

[@Linrox]

Very Nice, A contrasting colour would look good too. Also with the bending when using the side wheel, maybe a sprocket and chain, so you only have to turn one side. And not go from side to side, which is very inefficient.

[@incubatork]

Now that you have finished mine when are you starting yours?😆😆😉 on the ring roller adjustment you could put cogs and chain to make them adjust both at the same time. A great build and a great machine to have, not too sure about the colour but its growing on me. Thanks for sharing.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Haha 😆👌. Mine will be ready next year.. I thought about the chain connection but I don't use it so much that it is worth it. About the colour, better get used to it 😉.

[@andrewrobb633]

Love the twist at the end. Great build series.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@jamesgulrich7416]

Very very nice build. I still haven't built an angle grinder chop saw or the sanding angle grinder that you have shown in this series but I still think that ... hey, I think I need that! Thanks for sharing your work with the world. Me, I'm too lazy to film my works!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! And the angle grinder stand works nice. I use it mostly with a sanding disc so a desk grinder with a sanding disk mounted may also work. But for smal and precise cutting this stand is also great.

[@GnosisMan50]

Awesome machine! I need 50 of them...lol

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Haha, go and make them ! (thanks!)

[@Shnick]

An ending with a twist! liked all 4 videos. Well done!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@brockstravels7586]

An excellent build, and what a beast of a machine...

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks!

[@ols7416]

Any build plans, look good …very good

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, sorry no plans

[@premiertransportservices8412]

Awesome job!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@jtreedog409]

you are good very intelligent

[@ludvigsensworkshop4908]

thumbs up sir

[@tijdrovers68]

complimenten!!! geweldig stukje vakwerk!! makkelijk dat je nu vrijwel alles kunt buigen of walsen. maar dit heeft alsnog wel aardig wat gekost, vermoed ik. ik kwam via Lazze metal shaping op een video van jou beatroller terecht. leuk om te zien hoe je werkt. succes met alles, ik ga binnenkort nog eens een video bekijken

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Ja dank je. Kost idd wel wat tijd maar het is zo gemaakt dat het lang mee gaat en dan wel de moeite waard

[@albertifergan6506]

Wow, just beautiful, congratulations

[@matthewbonnes9789]

You also made a press when you made the pipe bender

[@antoniobelmontes5429]

Awesome project!!!👍🏼

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@le360flip]

Really nice build!!! I really enjoy watch that series

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355]

Just like you, when I get into tig welding I want to normalize the use of filler material. Many welders use Tungsten

[@foomanchewthis]

That’s freakin awesome! Very nice! Definitely on my future builds list. Thank you!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks. It's takes some time to build but it's a great tool to have. If you have any questions about the build than let me know.

[@tuttebelleke]

In general "all do" machines are about good for nothing. This seems to be an exception! And in general the more creative the designer, the less practical the designs. Also an exception! Congratulations! Een zuiderbuur.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks 👍

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Beautiful job.

[@TahirChaudhryartist]

You should manufacture this and sell it.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Yes maybe. But it takes a lot of hours to build and in small series it will be very expensive.

[@damonhowe1390]

Great job. I really enjoyed watching this build. Super bender.0

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@welderdude1]

Great channel.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@Hylanda11800]

impressed, seriously beautiful job.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you

[@Atlantismonkey40]

Cool

[@jeffanderson1653]

Outstanding. You must have weeks into production.

[@Cntkeepne1]

Beautiful engineering. Would love to buy plans or even pay for you to build one for me.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks you for the compliment. I don't have any plans. I could make another one but it will be expensive (a lot of hours and material cost because its not a mass production, and shipment from the Netherlands with the heavy weight will also be a factor.

[@cheewurz]

Good Job!

[@tomsommer54]

That was a very clever twist in the end. Thanks again for sharing your talents. Are you in the USA?

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Tom, I live in the Netherlands.

[@Uncle_Bucks_Forge]

Very beaytiful.

[@user-sg6bn8pm2g]

Если делать в нашей стране такой дохера обойдётся.а станок супер

[@cyrushormusjee5112]

Greeting's from India. Awesome as usual and keep up with the creativity, enjoyed you scrutinizing, some flaws which crop up at times. Regard's...

[@twistedpiforge2364]

A great project I wonder how long did it take you to develop the idea? Watching your video help me solve an unrelated fabrication, thank you I'm a new subscriber.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks, development process was during the building process. So around 4 month ;-)

[@user-wo4ih1jf1i]

ice! go commercial sales

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

well done Sir

[@HoutmeyersP]

I have no need for a bender , but i enjoy this kind of diy fabrication videos. Well filmed , lots of info. Keep them coming Bart . Question : how is the blackening product called and where can you buy it. Seems to work ver well.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@ironjudas666]

even Bender himself would be jealous

[@PaulRak1969]

You are a genius, especially for someone so young.... What do you do for a living then? I am very curious to know what please.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks! Not so young any more.. (38). Here's some background: I did metal work from a young age with my dad. After that I studied mechanical engineering and worked for 6 years as a instrument specialist in a aerospace center (Wind tunnel at NLR in NL). Then I decided i would love to work with people a little bit more an was already teaching martial arts. I made a switch to become an PE teacher and since 2010 I work at the Hanze University for PE for 3 days a week. My metalwork interest stayed and I decided to pick it up again. Now I work 2 days a week for myself doing metal work, and 3 days as a teacher. My grandfather was a blacksmith so I tought I would be nice to learn that as well. So now I can't decide if I do art-work, blacksmithing, machining or be a welder... ;-). I combine it al together and enjoy working doing it all.

[@MasterElisey]

@@bartharkemametalworks2299 You have excellent professional skills! Perhaps you will somehow master the woodwork :). Then the presence of a ship's wheel (for example: web.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1265175540300915&set=pb.100004254426420.-2207520000..&type=3 ) in the design of your super-universal bending machine will make it the Admiral among similar devices :))).

[@PANKAJVERMA-pn6sz]

It's really impressive could you tell me that we are into industrial heaters will this machine works in bending tubeler heaters and manifold heater

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you. I think if your going to use it for industrial use then a motorized bender that is specifically made for the job will be more useful. This is a all-round machine that can do a lot but not really efficient for production.

[@craigmccuistion4896]

Great series and fine craftsmanship. A used Hossfeld #2 is still bringing USD600-1000. Are there any plans or can all the dimensions be figured off of the videos? Thanks Barts!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you. There are no plans but most of the dimensions are given in the video. And if you need some more details about some dimensions than just ask. Btw. the Hossfeld is not critical with specific dimension. It's more about the concept. As long as everything fits together and it's strong enough. It doesn't matter if the holes are 16 or 20 mm. I used 50x10mm cold rolled steel with 20mm holes.

[@halyenwe]

I can hear Alec saying "I want one!" Beautiful work Bart. Keep making cool stuff. You bring a smile to my face whenever I see you've posted.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thank you Bret, I will make more videos in the future.

[@user-bd4zr9wl1l]

Супер!!

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks

[@husmanraceengineering]

Very impressive build! Any chance you’d sell a blueprint/mechanical drawing?

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Thanks you Mike. I don't have any drawings because it was mostly made with material that I had laying around or found at the scrapyard. If someone will make it from a drawing you have to buy a lot of material. Better see what you can find and go from there. If you have any questions about the dimensions then let me know. Bart

[@hopnguyen4658]

Rất gỏi

[@JustinSeiffert]

do you sell plans for this Beast?

[@chrisrenaud4141]

How many hours of labor and thought from start to completion do you think?

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Mmm, don't know. Maybe 150-200 hours. It was a 'in between' project that took me around 4-5 month from start to finish.

[@barretharms6948]

I will be back, this is not the last time you've seen me, I like the way you think.

[@aaronjackson8557]

Gday mate awesome job just started watching your channel I have been wanting to build my own bender for a while now and I think you nailed it . If you don’t mind me asking ? How did you work out your hole spacing on the table and the bars and are the spacing on bars and do you have a pattern for your table ? Cheers Jackson. P.S keep up the good work

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Hi Aaron, thanks for the compliment and have fun building your own. The spacing is 30mm (20mm holes) on the bars. On the plate its the same 30mm on the X and Y center line. The X and Y lines on the outside are spaced with 60mm. So no radius coordination, only work with 30 and 60 mm on X and Y.

[@aaronjackson8557]

Thanks mate for getting back to me and thank you for the information greatly appreciated . Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers Jackson.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

@@aaronjackson8557 Your welcome. Are you going to make a video of your build? I would love to see it. If you have any more questions than feel free to ask. Cheers!

[@franklancaster3576]

So, how do I bend up tubing for my mini bike frame? :

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Dont know. Come to my shop? 😄

[@simon9447]

Does anyone know what the blackening solution is? I would love to use it on my project. Fantastic build, goes without saying!

[@bobvines00]

It looks like a "gun blue" product to me.