Key Features
Repeatable Radius Control Turn the dial to the desired radius and make uniform bends piece after piece. That matters when you need curved wall framing or ceiling framing to stay consistent across the whole run. Built for Standard Profiles The Simpson Strong-Tie D150 Ready Track Bender Deluxe Tool forms standard studs and track from 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. wide, with leg lengths up to 3 in. It covers the common cold-formed steel sizes used in drywall framing work. No Cut-and-Repair Workarounds This track bender forms radius without flange or web cutting, so you do not have to come back with plywood or strap repairs to regain strength. It saves labor and keeps the framing process cleaner.
Overview
The Simpson Strong-Tie D150 Ready Track Bender Deluxe Tool is a portable forming tool built for curved wall and ceiling framing in cold-formed steel construction. This is a track bender designed for forming curved steel studs and track for drywall framing. Model Number: D150. If you regularly build soffits, radius walls, curved partitions, or other drywall layouts that call for bent steel framing, this tool is made to produce accurate, repeatable curves without the usual cut-and-patch routine.
What makes this tool matter on the job is how it creates compound indentations at consistent intervals along the material. The spacing can be set as close as 2 in. apart for a tighter radius, or 12 in. or more apart for a larger radius. In practical terms, that gives you control over the bend instead of guessing with hand cuts. The built-in dial lets you set the desired radius and repeat the same bend pattern across multiple pieces, which is exactly what you want when curved wall framing has to line up from one section to the next.
The D150 is built to form all standard stud and track profiles up to 20-gauge thick and 6 in. wide. Simpson also specifies that it bends 20-gauge and 25-gauge steel, handles track or studs from 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. wide, and works with leg lengths up to 3 in. high. That gives it useful range for common drywall and interior framing applications. Instead of juggling separate methods for different profile sizes, you can use one dedicated steel-forming tool across a broad chunk of the material you are likely already using.
A big advantage here is what you do not have to do. The tool forms the radius without flange or web cutting, and Simpson calls out that no plywood or strap repair is needed for strength. Anyone who has spent time slitting track by hand knows that the extra cuts, repairs, and layout cleanup add time fast. This tool streamlines that process and helps keep the finished framing more uniform.
From a build standpoint, the D150 uses heavy-gauge steel construction throughout for smooth, trouble-free operation over repeated use. It is not a lightweight gimmick tool. The listed weight is 83.0 lb, which tells you this is a serious shop and jobsite piece meant for stability and durability. That extra mass works in its favor when you are feeding and forming steel members and want the tool to stay planted.
For jobsite practicality, Simpson includes a rugged plastic case for transport. That matters with a specialty framing tool like this because it protects the unit between jobs and makes storage easier when the tool is not in daily rotation. It is also portable, so while it is substantial, it is still intended to move where the framing work is happening rather than live only in a fabrication shop.
The best fit for this tool is drywall contractors, interior framing crews, specialty ceiling installers, and commercial contractors who regularly deal with radius framing. It also makes sense for shops that fabricate curved cold-formed steel members in batches and need consistent results. If curved framing comes up once in a blue moon, this may be more tool than you need. But if curved steel framing is part of your regular workflow, the D150 saves time, improves consistency, and cuts out a lot of avoidable repair work.
Form Consistent Curves Without Cutting the Track
This tool is built to take the guesswork out of curved steel framing. Instead of cutting flanges and coming back with repairs, you set the radius, feed the material, and make controlled indentations that produce a repeatable bend.
- Indentation spacing ranges from 2 in. for tighter curves to 12 in. or more for larger radii
- Forms standard stud and track profiles up to 20-gauge thick and 6 in. wide
What’s in the Box
- (1) Simpson Strong-Tie D150 Ready Track Bender Deluxe Tool
- (1) Rugged plastic case
At a Glance
2 in. to 12+ in. Indentation Spacing 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. Stud and Track Widths Up to 3 in. Leg Length 83.0 lb Tool Weight
Key Specifications
| Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 83.0 lb |
| Material Width Capacity | 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. |
| Leg Length Capacity | Up to 3 in. |
| Steel Gauge Range | 20-gauge and 25-gauge steel |
| Indentation Spacing | 2 in. to 12 in. or more |
Built For
Drywall Cold-Formed Steel Framing Curved Wall Framing Ceiling Framing Commercial Interiors General Contracting Remodeling Specialty Radius Framing
Pro Tip
Use closer indentation spacing when you need a tighter radius and open the spacing up for broader curves. Once you land on the dial setting and spacing that matches the layout, run all matching pieces the same way so your curved framing lines up without field tweaking.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Simpson Strong-Tie D150 Ready Track Bender Deluxe Tool for Real Radius Work
If curved steel framing is part of your bread-and-butter work, this tool earns its keep by making repeatable bends without the usual cut, patch, and straighten routine.
- Who it’s for: Drywall and framing crews building curved walls, soffits, ceiling details, and other radius layouts with cold-formed steel.
- Why it stands out: The dial-controlled, repeatable bending process is the big win here, along with the ability to form common stud and track sizes without flange or web cutting.
- Worth knowing: This is a substantial specialty tool at 83 lb, so it makes the most sense for crews that do curved framing often enough to benefit from the speed and consistency.
Common Questions
- What material sizes can this tool handle? The D150 is specified for track or studs from 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. wide, with leg lengths up to 3 in. high, and it forms standard profiles up to 20-gauge thick.
- What steel gauges does it bend? Simpson lists the tool for 20-gauge and 25-gauge steel.
- Does it require cutting the flange or web to make a curve? No. Simpson states that it forms the radius without flange or web cutting, and no plywood or strap repair is needed for strength.
- Is it meant to be portable? Yes. The tool is described as portable and includes a rugged plastic case for transportation and storage.
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