Sheet metal brake design 1

[chadtoolio]

I having been toying around with sheetmetal and box tube steel as a hobby. Would like to bend sheet metal precisely for some of the projects that I want to do and realize that a sheet metal brake is the best way to do so. Does anyone have any pictures of brakes or sites that I can visit to get any ideas to design a brake. Is it worth it? Should I just buy one? Doesn't seem that complex of a machine.

Thanks in advance, Chad

 

[evelrod]

Hi Chad---

This forum is not my area of expertise, but I have a url that might help you. I have always been one of those folks that would rather spend $100 to learn to make a $5 part than go and buy it. Nobody ever accused me of being overly smart!!!

Try this site

http://www.tptools.com

You can also pick up their catalog through Hemmings, page 57 for sheet metal brakes. Really inexpensive tools.


Rod

 

[chadtoolio]

Thanks Rodman, I guess we have alot in common, for I too will spend more on something to build it rather than what it would cost to buy. Satisfaction of a job well done is priceless....

Thanks again, Chad

 

[sprintcar]

harborfreight.com has lo buck ones - $20 for 18" wide

 

[evelrod]

There's a Harbor Freight on Katella, I'll go have a peek and see if it'a usable. $20 is pretty cheap!


Rod

 

[pgs]

Chad :It's more than likely you have a metal brake by now.If not go to

http://www.orilliapronet.com/rsw.engineering/sample.htm

It sounds like you like to build things.At this sight you can get plans to build a 4 foot brake for under 100.00

 

[sprintcar]

enco has a decent box/pan brake on sale

http://www.use-enco.com

 

[hinny]

another source

http://www.grizzly.com/index.html