Tube Bender/welder

[wiyrs]

wanting to start fab'n up my own bumpers and sidesteps and stuff like that, at least 1.5 OD Tubing And A Welder To Weld That Tubing And About 1/4 Think Plate

was wondering what your options are on these two items

[Hardline]

I use a JD2 Model III bender Not sure if 1.5 inch would look too small on a bumper though. You will be doing some pretty heavy welding. I would recommend going with a 220volt welder. It will be heavier duty and have a better duty cycle rating. I use a Miller matic 250. JJ