1D Bend Holding Fixture Jig - V2

The GizFab 1D Bend Holding Fixture Jig V2 is a simple and cost-effective fabrication tool designed to make cutting tube bends at accurate, repeatable angles considerably easier.

Designed and 3D printed in-house by GizFab, the fixture securely positions a 1D bend ready for cutting in a bandsaw or marking for your preferred cutting method.

Our updated V2 design incorporates a simple angle indexing system using a short section of readily available 1.6mm welding filler rod, making repeat cuts quicker and easier to set up.

Key Features

• Designed & 3D Printed In-House by GizFab
• V2 Improved Design
• Designed Specifically for 1D Bends with No Leg
• Helps Produce Accurate & Repeatable Angle Cuts
• Simple 1.6mm Filler-Rod Angle Indexing System
• Ideal for Bandsaw Cutting
• Can Also Be Used for Marking Cuts
• Quick & Simple to Set Up
• Ideal for Exhaust, Intake & Fabrication Work
• Printed to Order
• 12-Month Warranty

⚠️ IMPORTANT - 1D BENDS WITH NO LEG

These fixtures are designed specifically for 1D bends with no straight leg.

A 1D bend has a centreline bend radius equal to the nominal tube diameter.

For example, a 2" 1D bend has a nominal centreline radius of 2".

The fixture geometry is designed around this style of bend, so compatibility with different bend radii or bends incorporating straight legs should not be assumed.

Please ensure the bends you intend to use are suitable before ordering.

What's New with V2?

Our updated V2 fixture makes setting and repeating cutting angles even easier.

Rather than having to repeatedly measure and reposition the bend, the fixture incorporates a series of indexing positions.

Simply:

1. Select your required cutting angle.
2. Cut a short section of 1.6mm welding filler rod to length.
3. Insert the filler rod into the corresponding position in the fixture.
4. Insert your 1D bend.
5. Rotate it against the filler-rod stop.
6. Secure the fixture and bend.
7. Get cutting.

The filler rod acts as a simple physical stop, allowing the bend to be returned to the same position repeatedly.

This is particularly useful when producing multiple identical components where consistency between cuts is important.

Accurate & Repeatable Fabrication

Trying to hold a bend at a specific angle while simultaneously positioning it in a bandsaw can be surprisingly awkward.

Even a small difference between cuts can become noticeable when multiple sections are assembled together.

The 1D Holding Fixture provides a consistent reference for positioning the bend, helping reduce the amount of measuring, marking and trial-and-error normally required.

It's particularly useful for producing:

• Exhaust Systems
• Turbo Manifolds
• Exhaust Manifolds
• Downpipes
• Screamer Pipes
• Intake Pipework
• Intercooler Pipework
• Fabricated Collectors
• General Tubular Fabrication

Bandsaw or Manual Cutting

The fixture is primarily designed to make positioning bends in a bandsaw easier, but you're not restricted to one cutting method.

It can also be used simply to hold the bend at the required angle while a cut line is marked.

The bend can then be removed and cut using your preferred equipment.

3D Printed In-House

Every fixture is 3D printed in-house by GizFab.

3D printing allows us to produce application-specific workshop tooling without the cost associated with manufacturing a conventional machined fixture.

These are functional workshop tools, so visible layer lines and minor cosmetic variations associated with the 3D-printing process are completely normal and do not affect their intended operation.

Important - Do Not Over-Clamp

The fixture only needs to be clamped sufficiently to prevent the bend from moving during positioning and cutting.

Do not excessively tighten the bandsaw vice or attempt to crush the fixture between the jaws.

Correctly clamped, the fixture is designed to securely support the bend during normal use.

Damage caused by excessive clamping force is not considered a manufacturing defect.

1.6mm Filler Rod Required

The V2 indexing system is designed to use 1.6mm welding filler rod as the angle stop.

Only a short section is required and it can easily be cut to the appropriate length for the fixture.

1.6mm filler rod is not supplied unless specifically stated in the product options.

⚠️ PRINTED TO ORDER

These fixtures are manufactured to order in-house.

Please allow a minimum of 7 working days for your fixture to be printed and prepared before dispatch.

This is a manufacturing lead time and does not include the shipping/transit time after your order has been dispatched.

Orders containing other products may be held until the complete order is ready for dispatch.

Workshop Safety

This product is a positioning fixture only and does not replace correct workshop practices, machine guarding or appropriate PPE.

Before cutting, always ensure:

• The Bend is Securely Positioned
• The Fixture is Correctly Supported
• The Selected Angle is Correct
• The Bandsaw Blade Cannot Contact the Fixture
• The Workpiece Cannot Rotate or Move During Cutting
• Machine Guards are Correctly Positioned
• Appropriate PPE is Worn

Always verify the required angle and cut position before machining the workpiece.

12-Month Warranty*

This product is warranted to the original purchaser against manufacturing defects for a period of 12 months from purchase.

Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at our discretion, where inspection confirms a manufacturing or material defect.

The warranty does not cover normal workshop wear, cosmetic deterioration, cutting or blade damage, heat damage, excessive clamping force, crushing, modification, incorrect use or accidental contact with cutting equipment.

This product is a workshop positioning aid. The operator remains responsible for verifying dimensions, angles and cutting positions before machining or cutting the workpiece.