Bend Metal Sheet Without Brake

Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s.

Bend metal sheet without brake.

A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint. Most frequently expensive sheet metal bending tools called brakes are used to bend sheet metal but you can also complete this task without one. Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle. Bends metal up to 18 in.

There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge. 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. I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine.

A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding. 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. 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 brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs.

Video of the day volume 0. Makes bends to 90º. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench.