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I needed to bend some sheet metal but I did not have a brake and could not justify spending $ 250.00 for a cheep brake so I decide to make one myself. I still have to get a two small springs to lift the angle iron that acts as the clamp to hold it up .The thickest material I have bent is 1/8"thick 4" wide Aluminum diamond plate.  Here are a few pic's Attached Images
Reply:That's the best simple design I've seen for a small bending brake. You have all the correct geometry for it to work properly and clearances needed with minimal work to build. Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:I like your design. Good job. Any pictures for your bends?
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireI like your design. Good job. Any pictures for your bends?
Reply:nicely done - but It looks as if its about to fall off of that barrelThermal Arc Fabricator 2101970 Lincoln RedfaceMiller 150 STLStill need a Syncrowave and a plasma and a milling machine and a lathe and a bigger shop and a....
Reply:the only bends I have pictures of at this time are a few bends on my mini truck frame section  that had to be replaced 3/32 thick steel by about 12" long. I know the welds need more work but I was running out to time I had to get the truck out of the shop I have to go back over them soon . but thre are the pics" Attached Images
Reply:Nice job.What's the maximum width you can bend?Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:the max width is 31 "