A few weeks back, I was working on a project that required bending some thin sheet metal and was having some trouble. While on a Google hangout with my patreon supporters, my friend Evan mentioned making a sheet metal brake. I started looking into it and found lots of DIY versions online. There were all different types requiring different tools and providing different results. I mashed up techniques from several of them and made one in an afternoon!This is a 4 ft version that clamps down to an existing table when in use. When I’m finished with it, I can easily hide it away in seconds. This is great for folding aluminum, steel and more. There are lots of different ways to make these tools, some of which don’t even require welding! Check it out!
Tools List:
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Woodworking:
- SawStop cabinet saw
- Dewalt 20v drill driver combo
- Evolution miter saw (cuts wood, alum, steel, etc)
- Orbital Sander
- Dremel tool
- Shop Fox Hanging Air Filter
- 2HP Dust Collector
- 1 Micron bag
- Speed square
Welding:
- MIG welder *
- Welding mask (auto darkening)
- Welding gloves
- Welding magnet
- Angle grinder *
- Cut off wheels
- Metal cutting bandsaw *
- 10″ Evolution Miter Saw for cutting Steel, Aluminum, Wood, etc.
Safety:
