DIY Metal Grab Handles?

[davidc128]

If u could get ur hands on a hickie bender u could probably tighten up that bend a little but it might kink it... just out of curiosity how r u bending 3/4 with a 1/2 bender?

 

[Frydaddy]

I knew I saw this before, and want to do it myself sometime soon.
1/2" conduit, 90 degree bend, 8mm hardware. 1" vinyl tubing for grip

 

[sipafz]

If u could get ur hands on a hickie bender u could probably tighten up that bend a little but it might kink it... just out of curiosity how r u bending 3/4 with a 1/2 bender?

Slow and carefully, haha. The 1/2" bender will "saddle" the corners which I kind of like. I can only get it to work while doing a floor bend, very slowly. The floor seems to offer just enough support to prevent kinking most of the time.

I knew I saw this before, and want to do it myself sometime soon.
1/2" conduit, 90 degree bend, 8mm hardware. 1" vinyl tubing for grip

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I like that idea too! 1/2" might be ok with a custom para-cord grip!

 

[sipafz]

Getting closer! I'm going to cut the "A" pillar plastic and try this design for awhile. Made from 3/4" EMT and carefully bent with a 1/2" bender to get a tighter radius. Flattened the ends with a hydraulic press, drilled a hole in the end, ran a tap thru an existing hole in the "A" pillar and mounted. I need to pick up a heavy duty hose clamp to secure the top end to the roll bar and I should be good to test this out:

 

[GraniteCrystal]

That's looking good!

 

[davidc128]

Turned out good man! I like it

 

[Ddays]

Looks great. I would never have thought to use that conduit for a grab bar. :thumb:

 

[sipafz]

That's looking good!

Turned out good man! I like it

Looks great. I would never have thought to use that conduit for a grab bar. :thumb:

Thanks guys! Made a change today and mounted the grab more vertical. I think I'm there:







I hung on this thing like a monkey. I'm really happy with the rigidity and look. Next post will be of the finished product.

 

[black pearl]

Thanks guys! Made a change today and mounted the grab more vertical. I think I'm there:

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I hung on this thing like a monkey. I'm really happy with the rigidity and look. Next post will be of the finished product.

Looks good can't wait to see the finished product


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[USMC Wrangler]

Yep, those are looking good! [emoji1303]


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[kttx740]

Beautiful! Did you think about using a textured rustoleum to match or contrast the exterior paint?

 

[sipafz]

Looks good can't wait to see the finished product

Thanks - Me too!

Yep, those are looking good! [emoji1303]

Thanks! I hope to finish them this weekend.

Beautiful! Did you think about using a textured rustoleum to match or contrast the exterior paint?

They will get a coat of black paint and then a custom para-cord weave.

 

[kttx740]

They will get a coat of black paint and then a custom para-cord weave.

I can't wait to see them!

 

[danco3636]

Nice job. Can't wait to see the finished product


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[sipafz]

Nice job. Can't wait to see the finished product


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Thanks! I think they turned out pretty good! Check them out!

 

[sipafz]

Grab handles have been completed!



Check them out here:

http://wayalife.com/showpost.php?p=873825

 

[sipafz]

Because sometimes you just can't stop! [emoji23] Prototype for a rear grab. Not too bad for a first attempt.

 

[VeruGE*144]

Nice job, looks great. The best and most satisfying grab handles are the ones you make yourself !!!!



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[RollingThunder89]

They look great

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[sipafz]

Got these mounted today. I really like how they are turning out! Next shots will be of the completed project.