Bend Sheet Metal Without A Break

I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine.

Bend sheet metal without a break.

Bends metal up to 18 in. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench. Makes bends to 90º. There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools.

Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle. Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s. 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. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge.

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. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs. 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 siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint.