Hand rail bending Jig

I have been working outdoor handrail that needed a rolled top cap.  This is particularly difficult because of the shape of the steel.  My friend Jack and I built a hydraulic bending jig to get the job done.   We started with a small A-frame press from harbor freight and went to modifying it to do the job.   The hardest part was keeping the bar from twisting.  I used 1/2″ plate for the majority of the fixture.   The trick to making the bend is to keep bar flat as you bend the bar.