2x4 Sheet Metal Brake

One piece of angle forms the hinge that pivots up to bend the metal.

2x4 sheet metal brake.

Since it almost always bends crooked i end up rebending and generally just. I love working with metal but i ve always struggled to get perfect 90 bends. The other piece is used to clamp the sheetmetal work piece to the channel iron base. Build a sheet metal brake.

Construct a box 15 inches wide by 8 feet long by gluing together and screwing the 12 inch pieces between two other 8 feet 2 x 4 s fit the 12 inch pieces flush with the. Simple sheet metal brake. Van mark s tm10 portable siding brake is used to bend aluminum trim coil 3003 h14 light galvanized steel and copper for residential siding roofing window and gutter installation. Step 1 cut two 12 inch pieces out of one of the 2 x 4 s.

My file and cad links are now at. Metal saw hack saw sawzall bandsaw a welder capable of welding 1 4 inch steel the channel forms the base for the brake. Hillman 24 in x 24 in cold rolled steel solid sheet metal. I love building tools.

Item 241548 model 11766. The tm10 is lightweight and portable and very easy to operate and maintain. 1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. With some lumber you can build a brake from wood that will perform just as well as an commercial sheet metal brake.

Trim cutter model 3017 and unistand model usa1. You can build a stand for it or mount it on a bench vice temporarily. There s been more than a few times i ve needed to bend metal and i ve resorted to clamping 2x4s together and using a hammer. I needed better i saw a how to on making a metal brake and wanted to make a few modifications.

Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Here are some materials used to build this particular brake. Kaka industrial w 4812 48 inch 12 gauge heavy duty pan and box brake 12 gauge mild steel high versatility and durability sheet metal box pan brake 4 0 out of 5 stars 2 2 269 99 2 269. It was made in a.