Categories: Metal work

DIY Sheet Metal Bending Brake: No Welding

I decided to make a homemade sheet metal folder to bend thin metal for fabrication projects. It was simple and cheap to make and it was built with no welder.

Here is everything I used in this build:
(x1) 1/8″ x 1.5″ x 1.5″ x 4′ Steel Angle
(x1) 1/8″ x 2″ x 3′ Steel Plate
(x1) 1/2″ x 3′ Steel Box
(x1) 3/4″ x 2.5″ x 6′ Dimensioned Board
(x2) Hinges
(x6) 1″ x 5/16″ Cap Screws
(x6) 5/16″ Lock Nuts
(x10) 1″ Drywall Screws
(x2) 5/16″ Wing Nuts
(x2) 5/16″ Washers
(x2) 5/16″ x 2.5″ Carriage Bolts
(x4) #10 x 1″ Flat Head Machine Screws
(x4) #10 Nuts
Wood Glue
Spray Paint Primer
Blue Spray Paint

Music:
Severe Tire Damage Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

My Tools & Gear (These links are using my Amazon Affiliates account so I get a small commission if you use them. You pay the same price and help support these videos at the same time. Thanks!):

Camera: http://amzn.to/2d3bKA0
Microphone: http://amzn.to/2dcMp3e
Small Tripod: http://amzn.to/2dtkpKo
Big Tripod: http://amzn.to/2cZXJph

Hacksaw (Similar to mine): http://amzn.to/2cFbir7
Drill: http://amzn.to/2d3aL2V
Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2dlP0c2
Circular Saw: http://amzn.to/2d3bZLd
Sander: http://amzn.to/2dcN3Oz
Vacuum: http://amzn.to/2cZXURu
Rotary Tool (A newer version of mine): http://amzn.to/2dtlAcN
Forstner Bits (A larger set, same brand): http://amzn.to/2dtkldf
Drill Bits (I have a cheaper set, but I like these): http://amzn.to/2cZXvhY
Metal File (Similar to mine): http://amzn.to/2cWxCMC
Box Wrenches: http://amzn.to/2dlQZxd
Allen Keys (Like mine): http://amzn.to/2dvSImY

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View Comments

  • I know I didn't demonstrate the use of this brake very much in this video. Believe me when I say I've used it plenty in my videos since then, which you should check out on my channel - the sled ones are my current favorites!

  • painful watching this without a grinder but credit to you for your great hacking skills and patience

  • Congratulations !!! YOUR VIDEO IS VERY GOOD AND WELL EXPLAINED, I AM FROM BRAZIL, CONGRATULATIONS FRIEND. HUG !

  • Good video except for drywall screws. Deckmate with a T25 is probably a much better choice.

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