I love working with metal but i ve always struggled to get perfect 90 bends.
Diy siding brake.
X research source this project will help you build a simple sheet metal brake for bending small work for those who prefer to do it yourself.
Professional siding crews and heating ventilating air conditioning hvac technicians may work with metal brakes on a daily basis and can justify purchasing a metal brake as a legitimate cost of doing business.
Generally i ll stick the piece to be bent in the vise and smack it around until it s bent.
A brake is an essential tool for working with sheet metal.
A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding.
Sheet metal brakes are machines designed to make bending thin metal into shapes for use in projects such as house siding eaves air conditioning ductwork and others.
Simple sheet metal brake.