Fabrication basics tips on how to bend metal on a brake.
How to use proform sheet metal brake.
You can use sheet metal shears to cut the material.
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Pull down the clamping handles at each end to clamp the metal in place.
Need to bend sheet metal.
Having a sheetmetal brake is a handy tool.
Before using the sheet metal brake make all the necessary cuts to the sheet metal.
It s really easy to build a simple diy metal brake.
It can easily bend sheet steel or aluminum.
Measure and position the sheet metal edge the correct distance parrallel to the clamping bar.
The cut sheet metal will be much easier to handle and bend after it is cut.
Mount the brake on saw horse or your workbench with a few inches hanging over to allow the brake and slide a piece of sheet metal between the 7 and 14 plate snug the bolts down to clamp it and pull the pipe handle towards you to bend the metal.
It s really easy to build a simple diy metal brake.
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Insert sheet metal under clamping bar.
Adjust clamping handle cam for metal thickness.