bending conduit for prop cage

[futura]

Whats the best way to bend 3/4 inch conduit into the 7 foot hoops for the prop cage. Thanks

 

[kb27_99]

Make a jig out of plywood.


Kevin

 

[c chardt]

I have a jig made out of 1" chanel with locks that will bend 7 ft wide hoops also seen it done with ply wood , works well eather way. if your close to any air boat shops they will usually bend them for you cheep.

 

[Larry]

My dad and I have been using the end off of a large wire spool for about 20 years now. You make a loop from strap to hold the pipe and bend it to your desired shape. We use a chalk outline on the ground to get the radius right and the hoop flat, usually works real well.

Larry

 

[fatboy0054]

Thanks larry ,I was thinking about that other day .I was going to build one out of plywood .but my freind has a spool in his back yard. :idea: its 6ft 11in just perfect . Thanks, The check is in the mail.

 

[PredatorI0540]

Around here, we use the ring on the top of a fruit barrel.. You know the tubs that they throw the fruit in while picking it off the tree, there is a strong metal ring all the way around it, it perfect!

 

[sre]

i have seen it done several ways. with a 6' mower bending around the deck, an old junk cage as a jig, but it must be straight, and even a 2000 gal fertilizer tank.

 

[Skeeter]

Thats all fine.Or go to your local airboat dealer and buy them for $20.00 each.