Topic: Pro Tools 105 vs. JD 2 model 3 bender

[yjay]

I am looking for opinions from people who have experience with one or preferably both of these benders. The price is about the same. The only real difference I see is that the JD 2 will do a full 180 degree bend while the Pro Tools will only do a 120 degree bend.(Probably not going to need that ability much).

[TacoRunner]

I know from my own experience, that I've said things very similar to that, only to have to say " I should have bought" down the road. So get the 180* bender and dont ever look back and wonder.

[Steve_925]

I know from my own experience, that I've said things very similar to that, only to have to say " I should have bought" down the road. So get the 180* bender and dont ever look back and wonder.

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[yjay [OP]]

That's what I was thinking. Just wondering if there are any outstanding advantages for one or the other. Probably not.
Thanks.

[Twisted]

Just so you know pro tools also offers dies the will bend a full 180, they lable them as 240 degree wrap around dies. They are just not listed on there website, so don't let that be the deciding factor in your purchase

[Mnmstoy]

I have the Pro Tool 105 with the 240* die. I can and have bent 180* shock hoops. At the time the deciding factor was JD2 was behind 6 weeks on the die I wanted and Pro tool delivered the same week.
I prefer my pro 105... the degree wheel is way better then JD2 IMHO.
Dean Gordon at Pro Tools has set me up. his Number is 1-813-986-9000
Mike

[yjay [OP]]

Right on. That's the kind of feedback I need. I wouldn't have known that.

[Twisted]

For not that much more coin you can order the jd2 32, witch after a lot of research is what I personally purchased, while there are some draw backs ( mostly the availability of used dies)  The thicker frame the ability to bend thicker tubing and the anti spring back feature sold me.  I also prefer the slightly smaller CLR that jd2 offers (3.5 vs. 4  5.5 vs. 6 ect.)  Either way its hard to go wrong, as they are both good tools.

[1Knucklehead]

I would go with the jd 2 the pro tool has a lot things you have to do to bend.
Jd 2 is a lot easier to use.
We have built 5 cages and 3 bumpers with the pro tool and my budy just started useing the jd and loves it so much more simplier.

[axled89]

how much was that setup??   that is what i'm looking for.

[Sleeve of Wizzard]

Hey Mnmstoy what size die did you use to make that roll cage? I am about to purchase a bender and I'm trying to decide on wich one.  Also the Clr on the 1 3/4" tube dies seams large to me but  I have looked at alot of pictures of exos and bumpers and it seems like they where bent in a much sharper (shorter CLR) then what I see available on the websites.   

[gtoyonrocks]

Thanks for all the info. I'm also looking for a good bender. I have  been trying to decide if I should go with the JD2 or pro tools for the last several months. I think I'm sold on the JD2.

[Mnmstoy]

Hey Mnmstoy what size die did you use to make that roll cage? I am about to purchase a bender and I'm trying to decide on which one.  Also the Clr on the 1 3/4" tube dies seams large to me but  I have looked at alot of pictures of exos and bumpers and it seems like they where bent in a much sharper (shorter CLR) then what I see available on the websites.   

I'm using 1 3/4" tubing. I dont have my die with me I would tell you what it is. I want to say 6" I'm not sure pro tool makes a 5.5"  however JD2 does make them.
I'm happy with mine. I'm on my 4th project helping out a buddy.
here we are doing the back half.

We used my Bender to make this Truggy.

Mike