Categories: Metal work

Easy DIY Metal Bending and Bonding (No Welding Required) | Camera Cover with Sheet Metal

I made a cover for my security camera to protect it from theft, as well as protection from some of the element, using cheap sheet metal with minimal tools.

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Materials and Tools used (The aviation snips I used are really old and I dont know the brand so I will provide ones that should be as good, if not better):

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I can’t seem to find the same size sheet metal (though they should still have them in stock I used but here is a larger size
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-25-in-x-36-in-26-Gauge-Galvanized-Metal-Sheet-801437/204225786

The Aviation Snips I used are very old so I don’t know the exact ones I used, but these base ones should do the trick (the smaller the gauge, the thicker the material, so 22 gauge snips can cut sheet metal that has a thickness of 22 gauge or larger).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-10-in-Straight-Cut-Aviation-Snips-48-22-4530/302716396

Screw Cap Cover (they come in different sizes so make sure you get one that corresponds to the size screw you use).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-8-White-Pan-Head-Hinged-Screw-Cover-3-Piece-per-Pack-815918/204275893

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  • Thanks, that was interesting but this is a project where the piece you made isn't under any strain. Do you know if the adhesive you used is as strong as a weld? (I would expect not, frankly.)

  • Just what I was looking for, what is the inch allowance between the two sides, (size allowance for the top cover). Thank you.

  • Excelente idea.
    Buena guarda de seguridad para cámara de seguridad en el exterior.

  • Alexis, is there any chance you could post a JPG of the template you used? I have exactly the same camera and would love to use your template.

  • Absolutely fantastic, you should seriously consider going into business, really super impressed with your quality of detail, prep & finish, great clarity & quality video also, highly appreciated for uploading it, if If you was selling these I’d surely pay you to make me a few, regards Gary from England, I’ve subscribed to your channel, be safe & keep up the good work, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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