Bend Sheet Metal Without A Break

Most frequently expensive sheet metal bending tools called brakes are used to bend sheet metal but you can also complete this task without one.

Bend sheet metal without a break. Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s. Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench.

Bends metal up to 18 in. I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine. Makes bends to 90º. A brake is a device that allows you to bend a piece of sheet metal at a particular angle.

A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding. A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint. Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle. Metal shops have brakes mounted at different angles with automated braking arms however it is possible to bend sheet metal at home without the use of a brake.

Handles material as thick as 16 gauge.