With this one you will be able to make multiple simple bends in sheet metal or aluminum.
Sheet metal brake hinge.
Dave s cheap sheet metal bending brake.
Next insert your sheet metal lining up the bend line with the edge of the top plate.
1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable you to bend 14 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal in lengths up to about 3 feet 0 9 m which is the size and specification for the project described in this article.
Hinge to the bend plate with stainless steel a5 pop rivets using a 60mm.
Diy sheet metal brake this is just a basic 30 metal brake made from scrap steel.
The other two angles were cut to 44 to reach the outside edge of each hinge.
Later i will take the pin out of the hinge and flip the hinge so that the angles align.
Remove the screwdrivers tighten the bolts and bend away.
Eventually i will add fingers so that i can make complete 4 sided boxes.
1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42.
I used a metal cutting blade on a miter saw to cut the steel.
Step 8 attach 2 foot lengths of 2 x 4 at right angles to each angled part of the triangular brace on the moving part.
Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs.