Metal folder

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I wanted a folder able to bend metal up to 1.35mm (17 Gauge) ,and up to 45 inches in length.Here I could only find a folders able to handle 18 gauge and up to 40 inches in length, at a price of 1,130.00 $ exclusive freight,UK to Portugal.I used 10mm angle mild steel and supports from 22mm rebar. For "hinges" I used 16mm ss bolts with the threads cut off. I tried to align the bolts by eye, as I welded them at each end of my base plate. i am happy with the result ( I'd have liked to have the help of a machine shop, to grind the angle irons to sharp 90 deg angles and perfectly flat, but this is a luxury not available to me here.) total cost was peanuts for the metal, and I enjoyed messing around.I have to fold metal for door panels and chassis pieces for old Mercedes ( 1959).My welder is a Wurth 260 mig and I find it's great as it goes down to 12AMPs , and up to 260. Low amps help me with thinner metal, as I am a beginner ( at 70 years old) .
Reply:Sorry guys, tried to post 3 pics but they seemed to have got lost in the posting!
Reply:get a free account at photobucket and upload your pics there. Then, copy the image code listed under the picture you want (4th one down) and paste it into your post, the pic will then show up in your post.Like this: I want to see that 59 Benz! What model is it?Last edited by bigb; 03-01-2011 at 11:09 PM.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:trying another way  2 bends with folder.jpg (51.0 KB)
Reply:USING APPLE MAC. Hope images appear, even if not that great1 Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by bigbget a free account at photobucket and upload your pics there. Then, copy the image code listed under the picture you want (4th one down) and paste it into your post, the pic will then show up in your post.Like this: I want to see that 59 Benz! What model is it?