Bend Sheet Metal Without A Break

Metal shops have brakes mounted at different angles with automated braking arms however it is possible to bend sheet metal at home without the use of a brake.

Bend sheet metal without a break.

The bending brake s design allows for a full 90º capacity in steel as thick as 16 gauge and can handle stock up to 18 in. To define the bend region and reduce the force required to bend a part out of sheet metal down to something you can handle without a brake press slots can be cut at the bending line to. A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint. A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding.

Bends metal up to 18 in. Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle. A brake is a device that allows you to bend a piece of sheet metal at a particular angle. There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools.

Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary. Most frequently expensive sheet metal bending tools called brakes are used to bend sheet metal but you can also complete this task without one. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs. Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s.

Makes bends to 90º.