How To Make A Simple Sheet Metal Brake

I used a file to create a flat spot in the hold down angle used a metal punch to create a start for the drill bit and drilled a hole for the carriage bolts.

How to make a simple sheet metal brake.

Lay the 7 x42 piece on top of the 14 piece with the front edges. In this episode of the fullboost tech files we show you how to make your own diy bending brake. How to make a simple metal brake step 1. Place the two pieces of 2 4 boards onto a flat surface and clamp the two boards together.

I hope you like this video. I then put the hold down in place and marked the hole for the carriage bolts on the hinges. The hold down clamps down the metal to be bent. For dimension and more informat.

Cut the 1 1 2 metal bar. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Use clamps to hold the metal in place while cutting. I did a 1 8 hole first then the 5 16 hole.

Cutting the metal and wood. Cut the angle iron and steel plate in sizes listed above making sure edges are square and straight. Subscribe my channel for more new videos. 1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable.