Diy Sheet Metal Brake 2x4

In this video i show how to build a metal brake with a 72 inch working capacity.

Diy sheet metal brake 2x4.

Place the brake onto the brake s bed. Place another piece from the same sheet metal strip 0 50mm vertically onto the bed and between the brake and the first one. 2x4 s were not straight enough for this project and since i don t have a planer i typically buy my boards already planed. Unfortunately for the do it yourself type metal brakes are often expensive and it is impractical to buy one for use on only a few projects.

My file and cad links are now at. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Miter saw with metal. 1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable.

You don t need much wire but if you don t have any on hand this is going. Cut the angle iron and steel plate in sizes listed above making sure edges are square and straight. Spray paint i bought one can which is enough. With some lumber you can build a brake from wood that will perform just as well as an commercial sheet metal brake.

It was made in a. These boards will be glued together to form the base for the brake. Lay the 7 x42 piece on top of the 14 piece with the front edges. I m going to do this two tone though.

84 not counting 18. The unit as shown is approximately 82 tip to tip has a working surface he. The reason i used two thinner dimensioned boards was that they were the thickest dimensioned boards i could find at lowe s.