My bad, I should have read his post more carefully.
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ibex bending iron needed |
Does anyone have an Ibex bending iron, 120V American version in good working condition that they'd consider selling? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Terry, I think both Stew Mac and LMI carry the Ibex bending iron. |
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| Author: | KenH [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
There is a 220v model on ebay right now (new), and there was a 110v model on there last week... probably the same seller... |
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| Author: | ChuckH [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Hi Terry, Pilgrims Projects has a 120 volt Ibex Bending Iron for $125.00 http://www.pilgrimsprojects.biz/index.html |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Thanks, I saw those last night. I'm tired of my pipe bender & torch. I'd like a new electric one, but I'd be happy to buy one used if I could save a few dollars. |
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| Author: | KenH [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
If you want to go a cheaper route, I actually made one out of 2" galvanized pipe and a 120v Mobile Home DRY water heater element. The element was $13 at Ace Hardware and the end cap and pipe flange cost me less than $10. I use the same rehostat to control the temp that I use for my bending blanket. You could also use a router speed controller to control the temp. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
I have one, PM me Andy |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Hi Todd, Thanks. I already have a fox bender. I need an iron for touchups, etc. I may be visiting my cousin, and would like to get together then. No Idea when. Let me know if you go to Martin for the tour. |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Hodges_Guitars wrote: If you want to go a cheaper route, I actually made one out of 2" galvanized pipe and a 120v Mobile Home DRY water heater element. Hey Ken, that's a cool setup. Does the thingee heat the pipe evenly, or do you have hotter and colder spots? |
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| Author: | KenH [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
There is about a 6" wide hot spot in the pipe, in the middle of the pipe. It is wide enough to bend anything I have tried to bend so far and the whole thing cost me less than $20. If you try to run it at full heat, it will blow a 15a breaker. Wide open is WAY too hot anyway. About 1/2 throttle is about perfect for bending most woods. If you buy the element, just make sure it is a 110v model and also that it is for a DRY well. Regular submerged elements wont work as they require water. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
Ken, do you have a dimmer on that If so, what type? |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
J, I think he said he uses a router speed controller. Same thing used for heating blankets. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
| My bad, I should have read his post more carefully.
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ibex bending iron needed |
if you're making one used with a torch, I heard it recommended that you use a thick walled pipe to avoid hot spots. I suppose that ought to be true of an electric bender too though... My biggest issue with wanting the ibex, is that it has oblong surfaces. I wound up case hardening (i think) some EIR binding on my smallish thick walled, torch fired pipe. I think I'll enjoy the handwork if I have a descent tool to do it with. BTW, I have & use a Fox bender for most things (including bindings) |
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