Bend Sheet Metal Without A Break

A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint.

Bend sheet metal without a break.

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. A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding. To define the bend region and reduce the force required to bend a part out of sheet metal down to something you can handle without a brake press slots can be cut at the bending line to. Bends metal up to 18 in.

Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle. The bending brake s design allows for a full 90º capacity in steel as thick as 16 gauge and can handle stock up to 18 in. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench. A brake is a device that allows you to bend a piece of sheet metal at a particular angle.

Makes bends to 90º. There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge. Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s.

The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs.