Badger110 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I want to extend my bull bar from the front, along the wing and down to the rock slider. A bit like this i don’t have access to a tube bender, and a search online has come up with no results unless I submit a specific drawing which I wouldn’t know where to start, but also I’m not 100% sure how I’ll do it until I have the stuff in my hand. what I would like is this; to buy some generic radius bends, maybe a few 30 degrees and a couple of 90’s and some tube, then wing it from there once I have it in my hand. I’m getting more confident with welding and this could be a good sideline. My local fabrication shop is closed at the moment. Does anyone know if you can buy 40mm steel tube already bent to some standard angles, or does anyone have a machine to bend it for a cost? much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35mm-to-76-2mm-1-5D-Mandrel-Tube-Bend-304-Stainless-Steel-or-Mild-Steel-Degree/232848894736?var=532371002010&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3636e02b10:m:m58-G9U-HVH9pWiyy70EGbg&enc=AQAEAAACcIQvEcHUrT7nmUC3yY5qbPyaBN1nJEDYW8MyypsJPgXKprB7XQ6kzQrRwmk40BQLKC7iabfss9sTwE6WJGe5PAX%2FJ5WIWgkvq3KJaUnsmJduGM7Y9DAMHpaw5B2Rqkqy%2BYpwmUssgMRDpXqJPXgdDyPxmH7l1F%2FOW2NGUZuzEYULKrmS8RrqSVbhwJ%2FeLOmzWg1sWRQ3cWFJ%2FUkQRRYvud0Xe725p5Ia%2F2DJTF3gS0HoPglJr4fGmTHVXEb00ZhkFEtYyguDYSwB%2Bb%2BYJA%2BCeaU3ujxJAAthNzhLDIEtSt6eD64Q4k0sK85ZJysJWXly6s6E1GOSTlJbRBVBG1S4qD%2BWGG0H1bPe%2FLe%2BDOLcmoBPHFh89joYeK3TYL0gRttOUu0r7CaoIVkLe5HaPg821ZRMH28ArmyLOInQ3F%2FXIlNr9RsfaBM1PfuSrlmwomiG7iQDMAqPrcWzrK8Q2yLy83z%2Bc35IGBEsz%2FDQts%2FMHGvkdolt1APvJqwy9FgpdGsi%2BQfhUBFwhUlNW1yXq2X606UO%2B6%2BZTwWDjxlAaTrPrdHxhbdSid%2FLKPrz%2FBncYQjcq7wJdoSY1WQYuAXi%2Fqilu1Qs6RJMnITMMC7tOmi2hqGzH%2F%2BYN0P5dsTDkmkPchHr9swrE%2BykR9h5121xwDDh9wHdNroB%2FdM2723QqVvCcqqJZTvjn8WsdOGIUA5wOLhaUq%2BtqYhKp7cAPVadzz%2BEKBppNReQMnFiBFqtkHFqto6LMzb%2BGlBigquSUu3SWVjm0xFHIKPXiomjysks3uWsCEgbqD%2FCi2jYssPLwovthd6Kyzf1a0wNchq2Xkzl213ccg%3D%3D&checksum=232848894736880d66e3a1e246d285149dde1a17a65c jesus good job I didn't try and write that isn't it , is that what your after ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Feck me, i didnt think to look at Ebay! That'll do i thin, cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 No worries mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 There are a few companies on eBay that will bend to a sketch to I have them in mind for a roof rack if I ever get round to it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 There is a cheaper way , get a length of tube , then where you want the bend to be cut a series of angled slots ( like slices of pie ) in it pointing to the point of the bend , do that till you get the angle you want , weld it up and fettle it smooth jobs a gud un . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 That’s a good tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Any tips for welding the pipe together? spot weld the separate parts in the correct position then slow welds, ie not doing the full circumference in one go, move from one joint to another to let the previous one cool before going back. I've not welded 2 flat pieces together yet, let alone 2 bits of pipe I’ll get some practice in tomorrow on some thin steel box section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Make sure you grind a nice champher on your pipe fittings so when you butt them together there is a nice V to fill with weld also joint will remain strong once you've blended the joints with a flap disc regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Make sure you grind a nice champher on your pipe fittings so when you butt them together there is a nice V to fill with weld also joint will remain strong once you've blended the joints with a flap disc regards Stephen Thank you, good point 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Give Whitbread 4x4 a call. They love a challenge and could save you in the end money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 I love a challenge too I've gone for 3mm instead of 1.5mm which matches the bullbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondjeremy Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 When welding you may find that clamping the 2 tubes into the 'V' of a length of angle helps keep them in place while tacking up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I made a frame for the rear door to house the sliding kitchen unit, and whilst I was at it I had a go with 2 pieces of 3mm steel welding together. Prepped by putting a chamfered edge like Stephen said and did it in short runs rather than one big one. cross section shows I got the penetration 👍 now to order the tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 You're quite a way from them but Blackbird Industries (our very own @discomikey) would be able to bend from a sketch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Second the suggestion of clamping in piece of angle iron. Also I've seen people sleeve tubes with a smaller piece or even just an offcut of flat bent into a circle to form a bridge across the join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 hours ago, landroversforever said: You're quite a way from them but Blackbird Industries (our very own @discomikey) would be able to bend from a sketch. If it was a roll cage or something quite important or beyond my scope i'd consider it, but i like a challenge on simple project to whet my appetite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 11 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: Second the suggestion of clamping in piece of angle iron. Also I've seen people sleeve tubes with a smaller piece or even just an offcut of flat bent into a circle to form a bridge across the join. I was considering using flat bar ( as i have a few bits ) cut down to the ID and wedged in to help line the 2 pieces together. Saying that a scrounge around the workshop is bound to find some tube that might be persuaded to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 What you can do is slot along the tube with a grinder and squish it smaller, so it springs out inside the tube you're welding. It's mostly just to keep alignment but it can also help bridge the gap with weld, if you chamfer both ends down you still have the inner tube to hit with the welder rather than a gap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: What you can do is slot along the tube with a grinder and squish it smaller, so it springs out inside the tube you're welding. It's mostly just to keep alignment but it can also help bridge the gap with weld, if you chamfer both ends down you still have the inner tube to hit with the welder rather than a gap. Second the above regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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