Antique Wooden Sheet Metal Brake

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Antique wooden sheet metal brake.

Vintage work crew photos by marksbug on 2020 09 13 19 02 35. Build a sheet metal brake. We manufacture our own beds right here in the usa. There s been more than a few times i ve needed to bend metal and i ve resorted to clamping 2x4s together and using a hammer.

Step 1 cut two 12 inch pieces out of one of the 2 x 4 s. I have a late 1880 s to 1890 s wooden 10 ft sheet metal hand brake. From rust removal to the. I have a metal brake for bending sheet metal manufactured by the double truss cornice brake company buffalo ny patented answered by a verified antique expert.

Vintage pickup bed and tailgate specialists. 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. This is an old tool from the late 1800 and is deserving of a good restore. Our bed wood is fabricated by amish craftsmen from clear red oak handpicked and color matched for a professional finish.

I needed better i saw a how to on making a metal brake and wanted to make a few modifications. Turning the crank shears metal and plastic sheet to exact length. With some lumber you can build a brake from wood that will perform just as well as an commercial sheet metal brake. It is pretty light duty probably rated at about 18gage max and while usuable doesnt have much value as a working tool.

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. Make offer vintage metal garden cart advertising sign lawn wheel barrow rustic. I think it was made by the cornice truss company. Handles material as thick as 16 gauge.

The center bending brake makes bends up to 90 degrees and contains 4 adjustable v shaped carbon steel dies for making compound bends. In good condtion it will have scrolls and designs painted on it in gold paint over the black painted wood. The brake is compact and lightweight yet sturdy enough for professional production runs. Bends metal up to 18 in.

Diy wooden sheet metal brake comment on how to build a wooden sheet metal brake 1 comments daveward says. Its main attraction is as an antique but few people collect antique sheet metal tools this big. Makes bends to 90º. Dec 03 2013 10 43 am.

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