How Do I Make A Sheet Metal Brake

The hold down clamps down the metal to be bent.

How do i make a sheet metal brake.

Put the nipple pipes in between the two angle irons and carefully weld the nipple pipes onto the steel rod do this alternately to form the hinge. The angle iron with a welded threaded nut and the undrilled angle iron. In this video i show how to build a metal brake with a 72 inch working capacity. Cut two 12 inch pieces out of one of the 2 x 4 s.

I did a 1 8 hole first then the 5 16 hole. Fasten two of the 1 x 8 s to the top of the 2 x 4 rectangle by gluing and screwing them down. 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. Attaching the flat metal pieces.

I then put the hold down in place and marked the hole for the carriage bolts on the hinges. Placing the top plate. How to make a simple metal brake. Cut the 1 1 2 metal bar to these measurements.

Construct a box 15 inches wide by 8 feet long by gluing. Take care not to weld the pipes together. Cutting the metal and wood. Use clamps to hold the metal in place while cutting.