Bend Metal Sheet Without Brake

There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools.

Bend metal sheet without brake.

Makes bends to 90º. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge. Video of the day volume 0. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs.

Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary. Kaka industrial mb 36 36 inch sheet metal bending brake solid construction with steel frame stand high precision 20 gauge mild steel capacity 4 1 out of 5 stars 6 389 00 389. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench. 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. 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. 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. 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 selectively.

A brake is a device that allows you to bend a piece of sheet metal at a particular angle. 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.