Antique Wooden Sheet Metal Brake

Build a sheet metal brake.

Antique wooden sheet metal brake.

The center bending brake makes bends up to 90 degrees and contains 4 adjustable v shaped carbon steel dies for making compound bends. Our bed wood is fabricated by amish craftsmen from clear red oak handpicked and color matched for a professional finish. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs. Make offer vintage metal garden cart advertising sign lawn wheel barrow rustic.

Diy wooden sheet metal brake comment on how to build a wooden sheet metal brake 1 comments daveward says. With some lumber you can build a brake from wood that will perform just as well as an commercial sheet metal brake. Dec 03 2013 10 43 am. The bending brake s design allows for a full 90º capacity in steel as thick as 16 gauge and can handle stock up to 18 in.

Construct a box 15 inches wide by 8 feet long by gluing together and screwing the 12 inch pieces between two other 8 feet 2 x 4 s fit the 12 inch pieces flush with the. Vintage pickup bed and tailgate specialists. Makes bends to 90º. The 3 roller slip roll forms curves cylinders and cones in metal and plastic sheet and forms gentle curves in wood sheet and metal tubing.

Turning the crank shears metal and plastic sheet to exact length. It is pretty light duty probably rated at about 18gage max and while usuable doesnt have much value as a working tool. I think it was made by the cornice truss company. Vintage work crew photos by marksbug on 2020 09 13 19 02 35.

I love building tools. We have another great restoration for you. I have a late 1880 s to 1890 s wooden 10 ft sheet metal hand brake. We manufacture our own beds right here in the usa.

Top quality and factory correct with sheet metal components laser cut for precision no warping or distortion. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge. Its main attraction is as an antique but few people collect antique sheet metal tools this big. Bends metal up to 18 in.

I needed better i saw a how to on making a metal brake and wanted to make a few modifications. From rust removal to the. Step 1 cut two 12 inch pieces out of one of the 2 x 4 s. Antique childs wooden wheelbarrow with removable sides.

Antique steel wood wheelbarrow rebuilt iron metal wheel farm garden vintage. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench. In good condtion it will have scrolls and designs painted on it in gold paint over the black painted wood.