I managed to scrounge up a "compact bender" made by Lock Down
Securities, evidently one of the older models..pretty much identical
to the metal benders sold by everyone, Harbor Freight included. Basic
bender gizmo on a square post with a plate you bolt down to the floor,
all the normal dies yada yada. It was never used and the die box has
yet to be opened.

Ok...how the heck do I use it? Ive spent 45 minutes doing web searches
for any sort of metal bender instructions that would be applicable.
Ive never even seen one of these things used before..so Im a total
cherry when it comes to this thingy. I figured it would be a nice
thing to have now that Ive gotten a bit more into welding. Shrug. It
was free..so I snagged it.

Also...anyone have any good suggestions how to mount this thing on
dirt so it doesnt go away when I reef on the handle?

Ill be putting it out back next to the welding table some place close
and of course, its just dirt back there. Id rather not pour a chunk of
concrete to mount it on as I may need to move it now and again.

Thanks in advance

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

I mounted mine to a sheet of 3/4" ply, and park my truck on top of it when I
want to use it. This was actually suggested to me by someone here, and it
works fine. It has to be mounted well, as you are going to be hauling on it
hard and it has a long lever arm, but I didn't want to drill it into my
garage floor.

As for instructions, I have to look at them every time I use it, as it is
not obvious at all (to me anyway). I believe that the Harbor Freight site
has downloadable instructions that will help you figure it out.

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...8999/38470.PDF

I really like this tool, and have had a lot of fun bending brackets,
scrolls, hangers, and the like.

Gunner wrote:

I managed to scrounge up a "compact bender" made by Lock Down
Securities, evidently one of the older models..pretty much identical
to the metal benders sold by everyone, Harbor Freight included. Basic
bender gizmo on a square post with a plate you bolt down to the floor,
all the normal dies yada yada. It was never used and the die box has
yet to be opened.

Ok...how the heck do I use it? Ive spent 45 minutes doing web searches
for any sort of metal bender instructions that would be applicable.
Ive never even seen one of these things used before..so Im a total
cherry when it comes to this thingy. I figured it would be a nice
thing to have now that Ive gotten a bit more into welding. Shrug. It
was free..so I snagged it.

Also...anyone have any good suggestions how to mount this thing on
dirt so it doesnt go away when I reef on the handle?

Ill be putting it out back next to the welding table some place close
and of course, its just dirt back there. Id rather not pour a chunk of
concrete to mount it on as I may need to move it now and again.

Thanks in advance

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown
Gunner -

take a check on these pages :

http://www.shopoutfitters.com/

Maybe some ideas on use and what to make will come to mind.

Martin (Green with envy)

--
Martin Eastburn, Barbara Eastburn
@ home at Lion's Lair with our computer
NRA LOH, NRA Life
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder

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Gunner -

take a check on these pages :

http://www.shopoutfitters.com/

Maybe some ideas on use and what to make will come to mind.

Martin (Green with envy)


Yeah I have that bender also, drilled holes in the welding tazble to fit a
custom plate made for the thing, when in use it is bolted to the table and
removed after use.
I have a full set of inst. but have yet to understand a 90 degree bend or
how to do it using the dies.
The ring roller is nice though.

granpaw

Gunner wrote:
....
Also...anyone have any good suggestions how to mount this thing on
dirt so it doesnt go away when I reef on the handle?...

Well, dirt I dunno, but you must have a vise mounted somewhere. I
bolted mine to a sturdy piece of angle and clamp the free leg of the
angle in my vise.

Bob

Download the manual for the HF version. The old version was terrible but
it's been updated with better images and examples of making letters, etc.

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...1999/31980.PDF

To mount mine I set a square post in concrete outside of my garage and
replaced the stand with a piece that fits over it. Now I just take it out
and drop it on the post whenever I want to use it. I also have a small tire
changer and plate shear that I can mount on the post when needed.

Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"


"Gunner" wrote in message
...
I managed to scrounge up a "compact bender" made by Lock Down
Securities, evidently one of the older models..pretty much identical
to the metal benders sold by everyone, Harbor Freight included. Basic
bender gizmo on a square post with a plate you bolt down to the floor,
all the normal dies yada yada. It was never used and the die box has
yet to be opened.

Ok...how the heck do I use it? Ive spent 45 minutes doing web searches
for any sort of metal bender instructions that would be applicable.
Ive never even seen one of these things used before..so Im a total
cherry when it comes to this thingy. I figured it would be a nice
thing to have now that Ive gotten a bit more into welding. Shrug. It
was free..so I snagged it.

Also...anyone have any good suggestions how to mount this thing on
dirt so it doesnt go away when I reef on the handle?

Ill be putting it out back next to the welding table some place close
and of course, its just dirt back there. Id rather not pour a chunk of
concrete to mount it on as I may need to move it now and again.

Thanks in advance

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

I got the benchtop version and bolted a T-shaped plate to its base. It
gets clamped in my biggest vise, on a table bolted to a concrete wall.
It fits under the bench when not in use.

Does the taller column on yours bolt to a flange that could do the same?
--
Fred R
________________
Drop TROU to email.

Hi, Gunner.
I thought about getting into the ornamental metal business back in 1979
when we began planning to move to Central Oregon. I bought their guide
book and a set of drawing templates. The price was $79.00 back then.
After moving and coming to my senses, I realized I am not an artist and
moved on to other opportunities.

I see they have a newer book and a lot cheaper. I will mail the whole
package to you and if you think it's worth it, send me back a $20. It's
just gathing dust here.

Free is a pretty good price, compared to their list prices!!
Best regards,
Paul in Redmond, Oregon

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:24:36 GMT, "Keith Marshall"
wrote:

Download the manual for the HF version. The old version was terrible but
it's been updated with better images and examples of making letters, etc.

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...1999/31980.PDF

downloading as I type this. Thanks!!!

To mount mine I set a square post in concrete outside of my garage and
replaced the stand with a piece that fits over it. Now I just take it out
and drop it on the post whenever I want to use it. I also have a small tire
changer and plate shear that I can mount on the post when needed.

Pretty darned good idea! Thanks again!


Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"


"Gunner" wrote in message
.. .
I managed to scrounge up a "compact bender" made by Lock Down
Securities, evidently one of the older models..pretty much identical
to the metal benders sold by everyone, Harbor Freight included. Basic
bender gizmo on a square post with a plate you bolt down to the floor,
all the normal dies yada yada. It was never used and the die box has
yet to be opened.

Ok...how the heck do I use it? Ive spent 45 minutes doing web searches
for any sort of metal bender instructions that would be applicable.
Ive never even seen one of these things used before..so Im a total
cherry when it comes to this thingy. I figured it would be a nice
thing to have now that Ive gotten a bit more into welding. Shrug. It
was free..so I snagged it.

Also...anyone have any good suggestions how to mount this thing on
dirt so it doesnt go away when I reef on the handle?

Ill be putting it out back next to the welding table some place close
and of course, its just dirt back there. Id rather not pour a chunk of
concrete to mount it on as I may need to move it now and again.

Thanks in advance

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown


"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:05:32 GMT, Fred R "spam
wrote:

I got the benchtop version and bolted a T-shaped plate to its base. It
gets clamped in my biggest vise, on a table bolted to a concrete wall.
It fits under the bench when not in use.

Does the taller column on yours bolt to a flange that could do the same?

Ill have to check. I think..think its welded on..but Ill darned sure
check in a bit.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

In article .com,
wrote:

Hi, Gunner.
I thought about getting into the ornamental metal business back in 1979
when we began planning to move to Central Oregon. I bought their guide
book and a set of drawing templates. The price was $79.00 back then.
After moving and coming to my senses, I realized I am not an artist and
moved on to other opportunities.

I see they have a newer book and a lot cheaper. I will mail the whole
package to you and if you think it's worth it, send me back a $20. It's
just gathing dust here.

Free is a pretty good price, compared to their list prices!!
Best regards,
Paul in Redmond, Oregon


do a Web search for DiAcro. If I remember correctly there was a PDF on
their bender. If you can't find it, let me know and I will seeif I can
find the one I downloaded.

Chuck P.