Jim Mckinzie is no stranger to the off-road racing world. When it came time to put his kid in a power wheels for Christmas he thought he could do one better. I have to agree the end result would be a dream for most car loving kids. What kid would not want a custom built full tube chassis power wheels for Christmas? To top it all off it even has billet a-arms.
You can read more about this project on Race-Dezert.
JMR Manufacturing is in the process of putting together a complete line of fabrication tables for the DIY fabricator and professional fabricators. You will soon be able to order from a pre-designed list of fab tables and have it shipped to your home or business. JMR will also be offering custom fabrication tables if needed. The tables will be offered as table tops only or with stands.
The first fabrication table offered by JMR is the 2 foot x 4 foot, 3/8″ thick table top. The 2′x4′x3/8″ can be used in both residential and commercial applications. You will notice in the pictures the table features slots. The slots are to be used with a clamp down kit like used on a milling table. The table allows you to clamp your work in multiple areas. You can also use them to bolt down fixtures for many different things. One example is building a-arms for independent suspensions. We will also be offering “V” blocks to hold round tube on our fab tables. More information will soon follow.
Pricing for JMR Manufacturing Fabrication Table Tops will start and $195.00 for the 2x4x3/8. and go up depending on thickness and overall size. JMR will be releasing a 3×4, 4×4, and a 4×6 fab table very soon. Some of these will be offered in thicker versions and blanchard ground. Some of the thicker tables will feature drilled and tapped holes for studs.
INTRODUCTORY PRICING
2x4x3/8 $195.00
3x4x3/8 $295.00
4x4x3/8 $395.00
4x6x3/8 $495.00
JMR offers a complete line of tube saws / hole saws. The JMR Tube Saws are threaded with a standard thread like other hole saws. JMR hole saws are a perfect addition to the JMR Tube Notcher TN1000.
The JMR Hole Saws / Tube Saws were designed for notching tube. The extra length on the long tube saws allow you to cut high angle notches without the need to stop and break off the end of the tube. All JMR Tube Saws are fine tooth with more teeth per inch than conventional hole saws. The body of the JMR Tube Saw is heat treated after they are rolled and welded, giving them a harder tooth and a more true shape. The heat treated body has not coating to flake off and contaminate your weld area. The body of the JMR Tube saws are also thicker than conventional hole saws. The hole saws will thread onto any tube notcher.
JMR Manufacturing is now offering Lincoln Welders. If you are looking to purchase a welder be sure to add it to your tube bender package. JMR Manufacturing offers financing to help you afford the tools you need to succeed. You can find more information to finance your new tubing bender and welder by CLICKING HERE.
Lincoln Electric offers both tig and mig welders. If you are a beginner and unsure what welder you should purchase feel free to contact JMR for advise on the best machine for your application. Keep in mind Lincoln Electric also offers plasma cutters. A plasma cutter is used to cut different types of metal plate and sheet metal.
JMR Manufacturing is now offering Dake brand fabrication tools. Dake has a large line of tooling with the fabricator in mind. Dake has an impressive line of presses, cold saws, drill presses, power hammers, and more. Keep in mind you can finance tools for your shop through JMR Manufacturing. So put together a package for your shop and let us see what we can do to get your shop more efficient.
The JMR Series of hydraulic tube benders are precision machined units that offer large capacities, fast hydraulic systems, and unique portability. Both electric and air powered units offer the same capacity. Built for the fabricator looking for a top quality bender to suit most structural applications.
Electric/Hydraulic Features
Specifications
Illustration Number 1
What size dies do I need for my bender? This seems to be the recurring question for many people looking to purchase a tubing bender and dies. I do admit asking the same question many years ago with my first tube bender purchase. Picking die sets is important for a couple reasons. Perhaps the most important is you can not bend tube with the wrong size die. 1-3/4″ tube can not be bent with a 2″ die. Many fabricators develop their on personal preferences when choosing tube bender die size including tube diameter and die center line radius (CLR). It is very important to understand how “Tube” and “Pipe” is measured. Tube is measured by O.D. (outside diameter) and Pipe is measured by I.D. (inside diameter). See Illustration Number 1 for details.
Die size is not limited to material shape and diameter. The die size also refers to Center Line Radius (commonly known as CLR). CLR is measured from the center of the bend to the center of the tube. Center of the bend refers to the center line where the tube bender die rotates. If you have access to someone with a tube bender and like the bends their machine produces ask them what CLR die they are using.
CLR can be important based on the job you choose to perform. For instance over the years I have found a 6 inch CLR 1-3/4″ round tube die to be my choice for bending tube for a rockcrawler chassis and Jeep modifications. My choice was made for a couple reasons. The first reason is the 6″ CLR die does not stretch the outside of the 1-3/4 x .120 wall tube too much. “Tighter” or smaller CLR dies for large diameter round tube can stretch the outside of the bend as it wraps around the bender die. For rock crawler applications this can effect how easily the tube in your chassis can be dented. Dented tube can lead to failure and should be replaced. I am trying not to inject my personal opinion into this article but for some reason I feel the need to discuss my 6″ CLR 1-3/4″ die choice. Another key reason I settled with this die size has to do with looks. When working in and around sheet metal I have found a 6″ CLR die working for most projects.
Before purchasing a 6″ CLR 1-3/4″ round tube die I was using a 7″ CLR die. The 7 inch CLR die was a good die size as well. My main reason for switching to a 6″ CLR was bending tube for Jeep related projects. When fabricating a rear wrap around tube or horizontal hoop around the back of a Jeep the 6″ CLR die matched up to the Jeep tube for a much better look. I eventually sold the 7″ CLR die because I simply never used it. Please keep in mind this is my personal experience and personal opinion on a CLR for 1-3/4″ round tube. You may prefer a different CLR for larger tube diameters.
Custom fabrication possibilities are endless. After purchasing a tubing bender you will find yourself bending tube for a lot of different applications. Depending on what you are building you can determine if you need a 120 or 240 degree die, the CLR, and tube diameter size. The following might be a good choice of dies for most shops.
Die Sizes I have Used For Many Years:
Keep in mind you do not need to purchase 240 degree dies. Most applications do not require a 240 degree die. I the planning stages of your build you can design the project to work with the tooling you have. I did not post the above statement to lead you to believe 240 degree dies are required. Shock mounts can be designed into the chassis without the need for a traditional shock hoop.
If you have any questions or need help choosing a die size feel free to CONTACT JMR for assistance.
The JMR MB 1000 series Manual Tube Bender is a precision machined tool that offers heavy wall tube bending capacities. Built for the fabricator looking for a quality tube bender that can meet most structural applications around the shop. The MB 1000 is set apart from the competition with bronze bushings at the pivot point, a bearing supporting the ratcheting mechanism, lifetime guarantee on the dies, and available anti-springback bar. The JMR MB 1000 features blanchard ground arms for a precision fit and function.
Product Review on Pirate4x4.com with many pictures and videos featuring the JMR MB 1000.
See the JMR Manual Bender in our ONLINE STORE
We are currently working on the NEW JMR Manufacturing Online Store. We hope to have it functional early next week. We will be adding many new products and packages to the online store featuring some of your favorite JMR fabrication tool. We will post updates concerning the online store soon.
In the mean time I turned off the “Store” button located in the top menu. Once the store is up and running we will add it back to the navigation menu located at the top of the page.
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Feb 5, 2010
We are making progress on the online store. We will begin adding product to the store now. You can find the online store by clicking the following link or by clicking store in the menu located at the top of the page.
If you do not see what you need please call us. We can process your order over the telephone.
Feb. 11, 2010
The JMR TN-1000 Tubing and Pipe Notcher is a premium tool and the most versatile hole saw notcher on the market. The TN-1000 is manufactured from bar stock, not plate, to increase strength. The TN-1000 has a 1.125″ induction hardened shaft supported by Timken bearings. The custom designed shaft seals prevent bearing and shaft damage over years of service. The shaft accepts replaceable hole saw mounting threads.
Angle changes are made simple due to a Timken thrust bearing at the pivot point. The JMR TN-1000 can be rotated 180 degrees around the end of the tube to get the angle you need from either side of the tube. The TN-1000 will also do offset notches with the addition of our shim package.
Bill “BillaVista” Ansell wrote a product review article for Pirate4x4.com detailing the JMR TN 1000 and basic tube notching tips. Be sure to check out the Pirate4x4 article as BilliaVista writes to “introduce you to the JMR TN1000 tube notcher and demonstrate some of the techniques used in notching tube with a hole-saw notcher.”
JMR TN 1000 in the ONLINE STORE
JMR TN 1000 Article on Pirate4x4.com
JMR TN-1000 Instruction Manual
