Tube dies?

[LUBA]

I built a bender that uses pro tools 105 dies. Which die sets should I buy 120 or 240 degree? This is an air/hydro bender and I am going to build a cage for my blazer. Just want the better dies. Thanks.

 

[rdn2blazer]

Get the 240 deg die. You can't bend a 180 deg bend with a 120 die. You may never need it but when you do you'll kick yourself for not getting it in the first place. All three of my dies are 240.

 

[LUBA]

Are the 240 dies more expensive? Pro tools doesn't list their price on their site.

 

[rdn2blazer]

Are the 240 dies more expensive? Pro tools doesn't list their price on their site.

Yes, they usually are. Go to M Tech supply, I think their dies work with the pro tools benders. They should have 240 dies. link

http://www.mtechsupply.com/

 

[4X4HIGH]

The cheapest place to buy the Pro-Tools dies are from Keith at www.chopworx.com formerly Xtreme crawlers.

EDIT: Looks like his site is gone. I posted a message on the OFN board to see where he is and what happened to him. Once i hear anything i'll post back up here and let you know.

 

[LUBA]

Thanks guys.

 

[Captainfab]

All of my dies are 240*. Like rdn2blazer said, if you don't get the 240* you'll be kicking yourself when you need to bend past 120*. For the pricing you usually have to call Pro Tools. I don't know why they don't list them on their website.

Since Keith is gone you might give Arne a try as he is a Pro Tools dealer. I haven't compared his prices though. Here's his website.....
http://desert-craft.com/categories.php?cat=33