Nice video… PRO TIP - This is the second video I’ve seen where someone files a flat spot into the apex and attempts to balance a drill bit long enough to get a pilot hole. Flip the angle iron over and drill into the valley. Takes 25% as long and gives a flawless result every time.
Built a similar brake a few years ago but i noticed after a few tries the bolt will bend , my solution was to add a steel 45 degree bracket to each bolt , made a huge difference.
Looks great! You could add a spring between the red piece of angle iron and the black piece around the threaded rod to lift the red piece while loosening the wing nut to make it easier to insert pieces into the brake.
Thanks Sean. I have thought about the spring idea s few times. In fact, I recently found a pair of springs from something long forgotten specifically for that purpose. I want to make a slight modification to allow them to sit square to the metal when in use. If it happens, I will try to shoot a video to update everyone.
Nice job Geno. The jeweled hinges look great. Only other thing I'd do is shorten the carriage bolts and hinge screws by 1/2 at least. Would help clean up the job, etc. All that work but the long screws make it appear unfinished.
i worked in a metal shop years ago & this one plan comes the closest to an actual break that does the real work. I`ve a feeling i`ll build one for my small shop
Well, gee...this sure beats me hammering a bend with a hammer and a steel ruler. I built a heavy duty doggie door for a window this way and...it "works" but the aesthetic factor is not exactly there. Doggies didn't notice. Whew! Loved your video!
Thanks David. I wish I had more content using this home made brake. I am seriously thinking about building a small version for locksmith work. Keep watching.
What size angle iron are you using? Why a block of wood under it? keeping the sheet to a flat surface will be a lot better wouldnt it? why not direct to workbench and bolt it in place? just some thoughts I am sure you had already. great vid.
Thank you now I can build me one out of 3 angle iron and 2 door hinges and some bolts nuts and weld some pip so the handles can sleeve in and out for storage. Now an air hammer machine would be cool made from scrap metal and some harden body work anvils
I have one of these to bend up to 160 inches of .8 mm stainless. I have 40 x 4 inch hinges butted up against each other. The top angle iron has holes every 10 inches and wood crews go through the angle and sheet. After the bend the holes are filled with a dab of weld. When the wood has too many holes I replace it.
I would have just stuck that thin test strip of metal in a vise, and put some "English" on it. 😬😎😂. I took a nap in my easy chair and you were still working on the project. That's a very long tune....too ! Just kidding. It was a good video and a useful and nice looking tool, all said and done.
Nice build, but I question anchoring the hinge into wood. With the forces at work between your bending leaf and the bottom leaf, especially with what you bent in the video, I'm concerned that the wood would compress around the screws over time and would eventually work loose. I would at least like to see a piece of strapping under the bottom bar to tap and bolt, or better yet weld to the bottom bar for rigidity. Thanks for sharing!
You are correct in supposing that continual use of this brake would most likely cause a failure with the wood screws. However, I use this so infrequently that I am not worried about that happening for a long time. If I was using this on a regular basis then I would most definitely come up with a better way to mount the hinges than with wood screws.
I don't know how to answer your question. I am not a sheetmetal worker and use my brake for simple bending. I would think that cutting slices in your clamp would ruin the brake .
Great video, I watched quite a lot of sheet metal benders recently and most of them are so advanced it becomes a too big project for me. This seems somewhat very reasonable so I will definitely give it a try! Few quick questions, did you use 5mm angle iron? I am considering to make my own hinges, as this might potentially be the weak point for thicker sheets. Based on your experience now, how thick steel sheets can you bend and whats the weakest point in this construction? If you would make a new one, slightly stronger, is it the hinges thats the weakest? Again, thanks for a great video, clear instructions and I let you know how I managed. Cheers Peter, United Kingdom
The angle iron and flat bar I used for the bending portion of the tool is made from 1/4" (5 mm) material. The red clamping bar is made from 3/16" (3 mm) angle iron. The weakest point is the center of the clamping bar. I would add a couple of pieces of steel rod welded to prevent the center of the clamping bar from deforming in the middle -- kind of like an inverted vee with a stiffening rod in the middle. (Am I making myself understandable?)
ROĐENI MOJI ŽELIM NAMA I SVIMA BOŽJI BLAGOSLOV. GLEDAO SAM SA UŽIVANJEM U IZRADI OVOGA ALATA ,KOJI JE JAKO VAŽAN U SVIM RADIONICAMA ZA SAVIJANJE LIMOVA. NJEGOVA IZRADA JE JEDNOSTAVNO UČINJENA I S PUNO LJUBAVI. VJERUJEM DA JE TOME POMOGAO ONAJ MALI PAS KOJI UŽIVA VAŠU PAŽNJU I BRIGU. EVO ZAŠTO SAM OVO PAŽLJIVO GLEDAO, JER UPRAVO SAM PRIPREMIO MATERIJAL DA UČINIM TAKAV ALAT JER MI JE POTREBAN . VAMA SE ZAHVALJUJEM ZA JAKO DOBRU IDEJU. JOŠ VIŠE SE ZAHVALJUJEM DRAGOME BOGU ŠTO VAM JE DAO NESEBIČAN DAR DA TO JAVNO OBJAVITE. SRDAČNO VAS POZDRAVLJAM I ŽELIM VAM PUNO USPJEHA U SVEMU.
You are correct. A flapper wheel would probably have been faster. The problem with a flapper wheel is it can also take away metal if you get carried away, slip, or become inattentive. And yes, I understand there are different grits of flapper. I could, I guess, have used a combination of flapper wheel and wire brush wheel.
Paul, Thank you for your comment. I agree with everything you said. However, this was made on a spur of the moment and with existing materials I had in my shop when I started the work. The only thing done on a separate day was final assembly and the vinyl lettering. Can it be improved? Sure it can. Might be another video in the future and I will definitely consider your comment.
I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I dip my drills in a product called "Brute Lube." It is a "multi-purpose cutting wax" that lubricates the drills and keeps them cooler during the cutting process. I purchased it for my drills for cutting stainless steel and it works so well that I use it on all metals drilling. It is sold through the Champion Cutting Tool Corp. www.championcuttingtool.com
Robert, sometimes I (Amanda, not Geno) forget the ins and outs of a video. I thought this person was referring to using the brake to bend instead of weld metal for the finished product. He is definitely welding in this video, no movie magic here! I’ll have him reply to your other comment to give you his suggestion!
I am not sure what my limitation is on this but I have had 3/16" steel flat bar in it and was able to make compound bends. I am not sure I would go any thicker.
Outstanding video Thank you. I was right there with you the whole way right up to the welding. Other than me finally (Yes I’m way overdue) breaking down and learning some welding, is there an effective & reliable alternative method for attaching the leverage pipe holders? Thanks again.
I guess you can attach the receivers for the handles any way that works. If I wasn't welding them, I'd probably use some countersunk bolts. Not positive as to how I would handle (pun intended) the nutted end of the fastener. Good luck. Let me know how your build goes.
Great project, I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks. Two questions, what did you dip the drill bits into when drilling the angle iron, and why did you reverse the hinge leaf?
The stuff I dipped the drill bits into was designed for keeping the tips cool when drilling steel and stainless. I do not know the name off the top of my head , but it is like a wax paste until it starts to heat up. It's perfect for drilling stainless steel. The hinge leaf is reversed to allow for the difference in the level between the two pieces of metal.
1st its nice looking :) But just some :) constructive criticism . One never have people or dogs standing near while drilling. Two why use wood? Three why use longs screws ? Four Counter the holes deeper on the hinges :) Lastly use springs under the Bar :) But other wise Thank you !!!
Thanks for the feedback, we used what we had! Our dogs are roaming security, we are very careful while working if they are near and all the people know to stay back when Gene's working.
Very nice build! I may be inspired to build my own. But your video production leaves a lot to be desired. That music was annoying after about 2 minutes. After 20, I was about to jump off a bridge. It should be way down in the mix (quieter). Since you can't please everybody, just skip the music entirely. In this case, it actually detracted from the video quite a bit. It's not necessary to show us tapping all four holes, even at 3x speed. Tap one, then move on. Same goes with all the cutting, filing, grinding, and any other repetitive operations. Show a couple seconds of each operation, then move on. This video could have been considerably shorter and still gotten your message across just fine. Personally, I find on-screen text annoying. I have to look away from the action to read it. You obviously have video editing software and a camera. Ditch the text and record a voice-over, explaining what you're doing. Add another audio track and drop the voice-over there.
Thanks for the feedback! This video was shot very early on in our UA-cam journey, we've definitely learned a thing or two since. Hope you create your own brake.
Ned. You are correct, it is for bending sheet metal. I had no sheet metal handy when I made this video, so I used the first thing I could find. I have found that lately I primarily use this for bending 3/16" plate steel into the shapes I desire. It is much faster and handier than a vise.
Dale, the best part about being a creator on UA-cam is getting to create. We are constantly learning what we like and don't like, what works and doesn't work, while filming, voice-overing, editing and re-editing our videos. We kinda like our background music, but thanks for your opinion, we hear ya!
What gauge did you use to fabricate it with? What gauge will it bend? I need to bend 14 gauge a588 or otherwise known as weathering steel or Corten...think this could do it?
I have been bending 10 and 11 gauge carbon steel and stainless steel with this brake. Yeah, I think you could definitely do 14 gauge. Good luck and have fun.
The bend thickness will depend a bit on the width, I am making a super-mini to bend 1mm only 220mm wide. I would imagine that some kind of flex in the top clamping angle and even the swinging jaw may affect how well a bend is done, I like crisp, sharp bends
Nice video…
PRO TIP - This is the second video I’ve seen where someone files a flat spot into the apex and attempts to balance a drill bit long enough to get a pilot hole. Flip the angle iron over and drill into the valley. Takes 25% as long and gives a flawless result every time.
Thanks for the tip Aaron!
Built a similar brake a few years ago but i noticed after a few tries the bolt will bend , my solution was to add a steel 45 degree bracket to each bolt , made a huge difference.
Best diy metal bender video I've seen on here
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
YOUR DAD IS A MODERN DAY MACGYVER , now I have to build one to bend copper panels. Thank you guys very much for the video
He sure is! Hope you have a great time building your own, let us know if you have any questions! --Amanda
Thank you! Great video. Happy travels!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Looks great! You could add a spring between the red piece of angle iron and the black piece around the threaded rod to lift the red piece while loosening the wing nut to make it easier to insert pieces into the brake.
Thanks Sean. I have thought about the spring idea s few times. In fact, I recently found a pair of springs from something long forgotten specifically for that purpose. I want to make a slight modification to allow them to sit square to the metal when in use. If it happens, I will try to shoot a video to update everyone.
Nice job Geno. The jeweled hinges look great. Only other thing I'd do is shorten the carriage bolts and hinge screws by 1/2 at least. Would help clean up the job, etc. All that work but the long screws make it appear unfinished.
Thanks for your feedback. This tool ends up under my bench most of the time. But in the end it is functional. Thanks for watching.
i worked in a metal shop years ago & this one plan comes the closest to an actual break that does the real work. I`ve a feeling i`ll build one for my small shop
Good luck Louis! Let us know how it goes, if you have instagram, tag us on your completed Brake so we can see your handiwork!
that bloody musick...sic!
Great project. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
I like the way you work, great job, I might just make one for myself.
I’m also partial to “Fire Red” with Black.
Thanks for your video.
Go for it!
That's pretty cool
Love the build! Will make mine 8’. To bend welded wire for cages
Good luck, Jeremy, happy bending!
Buenas tarde excelente herramienta hermano gracias por compartir sus conocimientos saludo desde Venezuela Edo Carabobo Ali Molina bendiciones 🙏
Thank you for your comments
30 seconds in and I subscribed. You had me at the guitar.
Thank you. I love a good guitar. Trying to find background music is not as easy as it seems.
I like it all except the wingnuts. Good job.
Thank you Bob!
Well, gee...this sure beats me hammering a bend with a hammer and a steel ruler. I built a heavy duty doggie door for a window this way and...it "works" but the aesthetic factor is not exactly there. Doggies didn't notice. Whew! Loved your video!
Thanks for watching and your comments.
Fantastic decal applicator. You must be proud.
It's a tough job but someone's got to do it -- Amanda :)
Very creative! Good to know you have a guard dog on staff. Thanks for the attention to detail.
Thanks Tom, that guard dog will work for treats!
Good Job .. you have done it very Easily and simply good thing for bending sheets
Thank you!
Fine job with the video, may give it a try with some spare angle iron I've got laying around.
Good luck! Happy Creating!
Great project…Will follow!
Thanks David. I wish I had more content using this home made brake. I am seriously thinking about building a small version for locksmith work. Keep watching.
@@GenosGizmos Finished mine the other day and put 44 lb. Compression springs under the angle which had a welded bolt to the angle plate.
Muito bom,simples prático e eficiente 👍TOP
Thank you
What size angle iron are you using? Why a block of wood under it? keeping the sheet to a flat surface will be a lot better wouldnt it? why not direct to workbench and bolt it in place? just some thoughts I am sure you had already. great vid.
his design involves the table top bending also. must make it easier to bend tiny 3/4" wide pieces some how. I didn't understand that part either.
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Thank you now I can build me one out of 3 angle iron and 2 door hinges and some bolts nuts and weld some pip so the handles can sleeve in and out for storage. Now an air hammer machine would be cool made from scrap metal and some harden body work anvils
Good luck!
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As seen on I Like to Make Stuff, 3 years prior to your video.
Nice work on the metal break! Have you ever attempted a metal finger break?
Thanks for sharing…..great job!
Thank you!
I have one of these to bend up to 160 inches of .8 mm stainless. I have 40 x 4 inch hinges butted up against each other. The top angle iron has holes every 10 inches and wood crews go through the angle and sheet. After the bend the holes are filled with a dab of weld. When the wood has too many holes I replace it.
Very interesting idea, thanks Roger!
I wanted to bend some stainless. Will it bend 26gauge or 20 gauge stainless
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Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video!
I would have just stuck that thin test strip of metal in a vise, and put some "English" on it. 😬😎😂. I took a nap in my easy chair and you were still working on the project. That's a very long tune....too ! Just kidding. It was a good video and a useful and nice looking tool, all said and done.
:) Thank you! We have used the brake for several specific projects and it does the job.
Nice build, but I question anchoring the hinge into wood. With the forces at work between your bending leaf and the bottom leaf, especially with what you bent in the video, I'm concerned that the wood would compress around the screws over time and would eventually work loose. I would at least like to see a piece of strapping under the bottom bar to tap and bolt, or better yet weld to the bottom bar for rigidity. Thanks for sharing!
You are correct in supposing that continual use of this brake would most likely cause a failure with the wood screws. However, I use this so infrequently that I am not worried about that happening for a long time. If I was using this on a regular basis then I would most definitely come up with a better way to mount the hinges than with wood screws.
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I need a box or pan break to bend 24" aluminum, 1/2 " lip ,could i just cut some slices in the clamp for the lip to fit in ?
I don't know how to answer your question. I am not a sheetmetal worker and use my brake for simple bending. I would think that cutting slices in your clamp would ruin the brake .
Good work 👍
Thank you!
I'll take that dog. Any dog that will sit still while holes are drilled in steel angle is the dog for me.
She's something else, it took some time for her to get used to all the power tools around the shop. She still hates the vacuum cleaner though!
Great video, I watched quite a lot of sheet metal benders recently and most of them are so advanced it becomes a too big project for me. This seems somewhat very reasonable so I will definitely give it a try! Few quick questions, did you use 5mm angle iron? I am considering to make my own hinges, as this might potentially be the weak point for thicker sheets. Based on your experience now, how thick steel sheets can you bend and whats the weakest point in this construction? If you would make a new one, slightly stronger, is it the hinges thats the weakest?
Again, thanks for a great video, clear instructions and I let you know how I managed. Cheers Peter, United Kingdom
The angle iron and flat bar I used for the bending portion of the tool is made from 1/4" (5 mm) material. The red clamping bar is made from 3/16" (3 mm) angle iron. The weakest point is the center of the clamping bar. I would add a couple of pieces of steel rod welded to prevent the center of the clamping bar from deforming in the middle -- kind of like an inverted vee with a stiffening rod in the middle. (Am I making myself understandable?)
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ROĐENI MOJI ŽELIM NAMA I SVIMA BOŽJI BLAGOSLOV.
GLEDAO SAM SA UŽIVANJEM U IZRADI OVOGA ALATA ,KOJI JE JAKO VAŽAN U SVIM RADIONICAMA ZA SAVIJANJE LIMOVA. NJEGOVA IZRADA JE JEDNOSTAVNO UČINJENA I S PUNO LJUBAVI. VJERUJEM DA JE TOME POMOGAO ONAJ MALI PAS KOJI UŽIVA VAŠU PAŽNJU I BRIGU.
EVO ZAŠTO SAM OVO PAŽLJIVO GLEDAO, JER UPRAVO SAM PRIPREMIO MATERIJAL DA UČINIM TAKAV ALAT JER MI JE POTREBAN .
VAMA SE ZAHVALJUJEM ZA JAKO DOBRU IDEJU. JOŠ VIŠE SE ZAHVALJUJEM DRAGOME BOGU ŠTO VAM JE DAO NESEBIČAN DAR DA TO JAVNO OBJAVITE.
SRDAČNO VAS POZDRAVLJAM I ŽELIM VAM PUNO USPJEHA U SVEMU.
Thank you for the kind words, the pup really does love to help. Hope you are able to make the sheet metal brake and it turns out well!
That's slick
So I imagine you could do any length, with piano hinge then?
Piano hinges aren't nearly as strong, but with your idea, YES, I think you could.
Flip angle iron upside down drill pilot hole then flip over and finish
flapper wheel sir .... ya neeeeeed one
Absolutely!! Some use could even be made of that bench grinder, and I would be inclined to make the top bending clamp angle a bit thicker
You are correct. A flapper wheel would probably have been faster. The problem with a flapper wheel is it can also take away metal if you get carried away, slip, or become inattentive. And yes, I understand there are different grits of flapper. I could, I guess, have used a combination of flapper wheel and wire brush wheel.
Paul, Thank you for your comment. I agree with everything you said. However, this was made on a spur of the moment and with existing materials I had in my shop when I started the work. The only thing done on a separate day was final assembly and the vinyl lettering. Can it be improved? Sure it can. Might be another video in the future and I will definitely consider your comment.
fantastic job, i will do it, it is vary nice for small shop. thank you
Good luck! If you're on Instagram and post your Sheet Metal Brake, Tag us so we can see your handiwork!
Top shit work done. 👍
Cheers 🍻
Thank you!
What's with the freeman stuff at the begining?
Sangat menikmati pekerjaan👍
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
What are you dipping the drill bit into?
I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I dip my drills in a product called "Brute Lube." It is a "multi-purpose cutting wax" that lubricates the drills and keeps them cooler during the cutting process. I purchased it for my drills for cutting stainless steel and it works so well that I use it on all metals drilling. It is sold through the Champion Cutting Tool Corp. www.championcuttingtool.com
Great for the no weld types. Cheers
Absolutely right! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@GenosGizmos Sorry but I’m confused, comes with being stupid. If that wasn’t welding what was it? Greatly appreciate your help.
Robert, sometimes I (Amanda, not Geno) forget the ins and outs of a video. I thought this person was referring to using the brake to bend instead of weld metal for the finished product. He is definitely welding in this video, no movie magic here! I’ll have him reply to your other comment to give you his suggestion!
what size angle did you use ?
The two main angles are 1/4 inch thick steel. The clamping angle iron is 3/16 inch steel.
Why does he bother with a file when he has a disk grinder?
What's the steel gauge limitation?
I am not sure what my limitation is on this but I have had 3/16" steel flat bar in it and was able to make compound bends. I am not sure I would go any thicker.
good work
Thank you!
Outstanding video Thank you. I was right there with you the whole way right up to the welding. Other than me finally (Yes I’m way overdue) breaking down and learning some welding, is there an effective & reliable alternative method for attaching the leverage pipe holders? Thanks again.
Building one at the moment - I'm going to bolt on square 20mm steel tube.
I guess you can attach the receivers for the handles any way that works. If I wasn't welding them, I'd probably use some countersunk bolts. Not positive as to how I would handle (pun intended) the nutted end of the fastener. Good luck. Let me know how your build goes.
@@GenosGizmos TY for your thoughtful reply. Best Wishes
Great project, I enjoyed watching your video. Thanks.
Two questions, what did you dip the drill bits into when drilling the angle iron, and why did you reverse the hinge leaf?
The stuff I dipped the drill bits into was designed for keeping the tips cool when drilling steel and stainless. I do not know the name off the top of my head , but it is like a wax paste until it starts to heat up. It's perfect for drilling stainless steel. The hinge leaf is reversed to allow for the difference in the level between the two pieces of metal.
I thought you were going to bend more metal with it once you made it
That's a good idea for a quick video, thank you!
drill from the backside into the V and you wont have to worry about drifting on the peak....are you using 3"X3" angle iron???
Hi Pete. Thanks for your comments. The bed and bending leaf are made from 3" x 2" angle steel. The top clamp is made from 2" x 2" angle steel.
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Thank you! We hope it was helpful.
Would you sell it?
Thomas Mendez Where did you get your hinges?
These are commercial 4.5x4.5 hinges with removable pin. Can be purchased at most hardware stores.
1st its nice looking :) But just some :) constructive criticism . One never have people or dogs standing near while drilling. Two why use wood? Three why use longs screws ? Four Counter the holes deeper on the hinges :) Lastly use springs under the Bar :) But other wise Thank you !!!
Thanks for the feedback, we used what we had! Our dogs are roaming security, we are very careful while working if they are near and all the people know to stay back when Gene's working.
Ok
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Thanks for the comment!
I want purchase this item
At the moment we do not sell these but if you search online, I believe Harbor Freight sells a sheet metal brake.
इस मशीन की कीमत कितनी है कृपया बताएं
At the moment we do not sell these but if you search online, I believe Harbor Freight sells a sheet metal brake.
What about creating a box?
Well, I haven't thought about it. Maybe a future project.
Very nice build! I may be inspired to build my own.
But your video production leaves a lot to be desired. That music was annoying after about 2 minutes. After 20, I was about to jump off a bridge. It should be way down in the mix (quieter). Since you can't please everybody, just skip the music entirely. In this case, it actually detracted from the video quite a bit.
It's not necessary to show us tapping all four holes, even at 3x speed. Tap one, then move on. Same goes with all the cutting, filing, grinding, and any other repetitive operations. Show a couple seconds of each operation, then move on. This video could have been considerably shorter and still gotten your message across just fine.
Personally, I find on-screen text annoying. I have to look away from the action to read it. You obviously have video editing software and a camera. Ditch the text and record a voice-over, explaining what you're doing. Add another audio track and drop the voice-over there.
Thanks for the feedback! This video was shot very early on in our UA-cam journey, we've definitely learned a thing or two since. Hope you create your own brake.
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You are prettyhandy in the shop but your choice of backing music is unbearable.
Thanks Willy, always appreciate constructive feedback. We've learned a thing or two since we made this video, hope stick around!
What??? You couldn't bent that in the vise a lot easier. Seriously!?!
I mean.... it's supposed to be for bending sheet metal isn't it??
Ned. You are correct, it is for bending sheet metal. I had no sheet metal handy when I made this video, so I used the first thing I could find. I have found that lately I primarily use this for bending 3/16" plate steel into the shapes I desire. It is much faster and handier than a vise.
@@GenosGizmos Right on!
Много лишних движений:-) .
Thank you for your comment.
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Nice work!
But - for the love of God don't ruin your files by dragging them back and forth over the workpiece.
Thanks for the comment.
FYI - your background music adds nothing to your video, and is annoying.
Dale, the best part about being a creator on UA-cam is getting to create. We are constantly learning what we like and don't like, what works and doesn't work, while filming, voice-overing, editing and re-editing our videos. We kinda like our background music, but thanks for your opinion, we hear ya!
Watched alot of these very minimal what you can do with it sorry to be an ass
Andrew, we had a specific need to bend metal and needed this to get the job done. It works great for that purpose.
Your background music is so annoying I turned off the sound
We've learned a thing or two since we made this video years ago. Hope you stick around for more, hopefully less frustrating, videos!
Painful to watch
Rod, thanks for commenting any engagement is good engagement on UA-cam!
What gauge did you use to fabricate it with?
What gauge will it bend? I need to bend 14 gauge a588 or otherwise known as weathering steel or Corten...think this could do it?
I have been bending 10 and 11 gauge carbon steel and stainless steel with this brake. Yeah, I think you could definitely do 14 gauge. Good luck and have fun.
The bend thickness will depend a bit on the width, I am making a super-mini to bend 1mm only 220mm wide. I would imagine that some kind of flex in the top clamping angle and even the swinging jaw may affect how well a bend is done, I like crisp, sharp bends
@@GenosGizmos What is this 'Guage' nonsense? Why not an actual thickness, in mm? 0.5? 0.8? 1mm? 1.5? 2mm? 'Guage' is an antique concept, get rid of it