Author: Joe Gambino

Joe Gambino

Currently, Joe is CEO and mechanical engineer at Rogue Fabrication and is responsible for designing and manufacturing some of the most versatile and robust tube and pipe notchers and benders on the market. He is the youngest person ever in Oregon that passed the senior level Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional certification by the Oregon State Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

CrossKarts – Affordable Motorsports for All

CrossKarts – Affordable Motorsports for All

Scott Sonofjohn’s crosskart build. This is what a weekend afternoon looks like when the build is done. There is a category of off-road vehicle that costs less than a used ATV and fits in a…

Quarter One 2023 Giveaway – Drawing Prize!

Quarter One 2023 Giveaway – Drawing Prize!

Live Video Link: Join Us Live on April 10th at 1:00 PM PST [Click Here]   Grand Prize  (see below): $6,000 package! See Below. Runner-Up Prize #1: $50 Gift Card Runner-Up Prize #2: $25 Gift…

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale!

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale!

Its our Biggest, Longest, and Craziest Black Friday Sale ever! Now is the perfect time to pickup a bender, die sets, notchers, and MORE! Starting on Friday at 12:00 AM we will be having the…

November/December 2022 Drawing Prize!

November/December 2022 Drawing Prize!

Live Video Link: LIVE YouTube VIDEO LINK HERE   Grand Prize  (see below): $3,074.00 package! See Below Runner Up Prize #1: $50 Gift Card Runner Up Prize #2: $25 Gift Card   Donation Recipient (for donated…

September/October 2022 Drawing Prize!

September/October 2022 Drawing Prize!

Live Video Link: LIVE YouTube VIDEO LINK HERE   Grand Prize  (see below): $3,128.00 package! See Below Runner Up Prize #1: $50 Gift Card Runner Up Prize #2: $25 Gift Card   Donation Recipient (for donated…

Copper Tube Bender

Copper Tube Bender

Rogue Fabrication specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality metalworking tools. We know the secret of pipe benders that produce consistently perfect results. Rogue Fabrication products are made in the USA, but worldwide shipping is available….

Stainless Steel Tube Bender

Stainless Steel Tube Bender

Finished stainless handrail with compound bends, installed and ready for use. Satin finish, tight fitup at the joints, clean bends through the return. Built in Sandy, Oregon. Bending Stainless Steel Tube: What the Material Actually…

Bending Brass and Copper Tube: The High Profit Jobs Nobody Else Will Quote

Bending Brass and Copper Tube: The High Profit Jobs Nobody Else Will Quote

Most shops won’t bend brass or copper tube. The setup is unfamiliar, the material is expensive, and one bad bend ruins a job. So they pass. They tell the customer they don’t have the capability,…

What are the Different Types of Tube Bending and the Types of Pipe Bending Machines

What are the Different Types of Tube Bending and the Types of Pipe Bending Machines

Pipe bending is one of the most commonly used processes in most fabricator workshops. From making roll cages to frames of furniture, bending the pipe is essential for every application when it comes to metal…

Bending Titanium Tube: What Actually Works (And Why Everyone Else Is Pie Cutting)

Bending Titanium Tube: What Actually Works (And Why Everyone Else Is Pie Cutting)

Most fabricators don’t bend titanium. They pie cut it. You’ve seen it: a stack of little wedge-cut sections, carefully mitered and TIG welded back together to approximate a bend. It takes hours. It adds weight…

Mandrel Bending: What It Is and When You Need It

Mandrel Bending: What It Is and When You Need It

The M6xx with mandrel attachment fully assembled and ready to bend. Built in Sandy, Oregon. Mandrel Bending: What It Is, When You Need It, and How to Do It for a Fraction of the Normal…

What is Tube Notching – Applications, Types and Process

What is Tube Notching – Applications, Types and Process

Tube Notching: A Guide for First-Timers and Frustrated Upgraders There are two types of people reading this article. The first has never bought a tube notcher and is trying to figure out what they need….