How to bend an aluminum “H” channel with a metal brake

This is a method I use to bend an H channel out of aluminum metal (or a “soffit miter” or double J-Channel.) This can be scaled up to a 10’6” or 12’6” piece depending on the length of your metal brake.

[@davidhall5520]

Thanks for posting this!...

[@sidingschool]

You bet!

[@bradleysledge5236]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate it.

[@sidingschool]

No problem! 😊

[@lukes8846]

can you do a video on how to cap windows with aluminum

[@sidingschool]

This one may take me a while. It looks like I should get some remodel work going. I do a lot of new construction, but have done plenty of re-sides too. I put it in my notes though.

[@Thebestfishinglights]

Turn on the lights and keep subject in frame. Good information but, can’t follow your instructions due to poor lighting and video frame. Thanks for the effort!

[@sidingschool]

Gotcha, there wasn’t any lights in there. It’s kind of surprising how cameras still struggle in low light.

[@sidingschool]

I made an updated video here: ua-cam.com/video/5wbZqh4gigY/v-deo.htmlsi=72Hd1i3SXO_bIjw8
Hope it helps!

[@KvcubeMN]

Bad Video

[@sidingschool]

Guess I’m not for everybody… How can I improve it?

[@rossvogt4884]

Your pencil drawing can't be seen, so I have no reference to the shape

[@sidingschool]

I made an updated video with a paper sketch… it’s not perfect still and may take some patience to watch, but I think with the two videos together it better demonstrates how to bend the H channel. Thanks!