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Press Forming Tube for Exhaust Flange
Press Forming Tube for Exhaust Flange
Making round tube fit in a square hole!

Make your own die to use in a press. Can be made in any size shape or form, this is just to give you an idea.
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9 444 10-18-2008 09:47 PM by Twisted Minis Go to last post
 
Square tube bender
Square tube bender
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Simple machine to bend and shape square tubing.
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1 357 10-15-2008 01:27 AM by VegasBruce Go to last post
 
Deflection formula for comparing different tubing sizes
Deflection formula for comparing different tubing sizes

A simple formula that allows us to measure the deflection at the end of a piece of tubing being bent by force F, while the other end of the tubing is fixed.
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1 629 09-23-2008 04:22 PM by Youngster Go to last post
 
Welding table
1 Attachment(s) Welding table

This welding table was built almost entirely from the scrap yard. It has adjustable feet made from new 3/4" NF nuts and bolts, the only new items on it. I had some plugs left over from drilling 2 inch holes in 1/4" plate, sanded them up smooth and welded them to the bolt head. In... Read more
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3 424 08-20-2008 09:22 PM by Todd Go to last post
 
Spring Spreader
Spring Spreader

Spreader to assist in the removal or reassembly of the front spring in Ford type axles..
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1 315 08-10-2008 09:34 AM by T-Dub Go to last post
 
Home built tubing bender
Home built tubing bender
Hydraulic and cheap!

If most of you are like me, the cost of a tubing bender makes you cringe. $1000 plus once you have a die or two, and its still manual. Well theres a way around the big cost. I spent under $350 building mine, and its completely hydraulic. Plans can be had from Frank Takacs @ Got Trikes. ... Read more
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15 2,388 07-09-2008 04:02 AM by Brucer Go to last post
 
Home Built Tube Bender FREE PLANS!!!!
1 Attachment(s) Home Built Tube Bender FREE PLANS!!!!

Free Plans for a Tube Bender
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0 388 07-09-2008 02:24 AM by Brucer Go to last post
 
3rd Member Holder
3rd Member Holder

Rear Axle, drop -out 3rd member holder for engine stand.
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4 250 06-12-2008 12:16 AM by VegasBruce Go to last post
 
Engine Leveler
Engine Leveler

Longer than normal Engine leveler , used on Straigt 6's and old style extended blocks.
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0 235 06-10-2008 04:41 PM by Baby Huey Go to last post
 
Rear Axle Dolly
Rear Axle Dolly

Ok, I'll be the "Bald Headed Step Child" and the first to post a thread here...:razz: Some have asked about the Rear Axle Dolly I made so I will post the pics here and a little information about the build. Material: I used some 4" Steel Channel as I had some left over from a... Read more
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2 241 06-09-2008 09:36 PM by Youngster Go to last post
 
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