3rd Project complete -- almost

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I decided to build a mini press brake.  I attempted the one found in comment #18 of the following link:  http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...d.php?p=158113  I found that the tubing/pipe was too tight of a fit and would bind.  Linear bearings were WAY too expensive, so I slapped some c-channel on there, put some wheels on it, and it actually works quite nice.I have to say I would do a couple of things different now that it is complete and I have tested it, but overall I am happy with it.   The round bar bends easy enough.  I think the 2/12" x 1/4" is about the limits of this little guy.The only thing I am thinking about doing is doubling up the bottom plate (lots of pressure on it), and adding some angled bracing. Attached Images
Reply:Impressive! I like it, fairly simple and looks like it will perform the intended use well.Murphy's Law: When something has been made idiot-proof, someone will invent a better idiot.  -MAC702
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Reply:Very cool!  Simple, clean, and efficient.
Reply:Looks Great! I would like to see the finished product, extra bracing...Thanks,SteveJunkYard Tools .com