gonna build some tube doors!!!!!!!!!!

[rubbinz raczn]

just bought a m-tech bender and 2" DIE. gonna start start building some tube doors i will make a couple sets with the stock door profile, my truck is getting the boatside treatment so doors will be different. once i get the basics down for the doors i have a few ideas you all will like

 

[az-k5]

Congrats. That is the bender I use. I love it. I just wish the friggin dies wouldn't mar up the tube so easy.

 

[big pappa b]

I just wish the friggin dies wouldn't mar up the tube so easy.

That's what paint is for

 

[dcell152]

whats a bender cost? I cant wait to see some pics.

 

[az-k5]

That's what paint is for

after a few cages and bumpers the dies put in some heavy scratches and we have tried every lube out there. It does a lot better now that we beveled all of the edges down (1/16" rounding on the edges) so it is a more gradual connection between the die and the tube.

 

[rubbinz raczn]

after a few cages and bumpers the dies put in some heavy scratches and we have tried every lube out there. It does a lot better now that we beveled all of the edges down (1/16" rounding on the edges) so it is a more gradual connection between the die and the tube.

so would you recommend do that from the start? thanks

 

[az-k5]

Ya I would reccomend that. Don't use an abrasive wheel. A very soft sanding wheel would do fine. You don't want to remove too much, just round all of the strait edges (sides, top and bottom)