Bend Sheet Metal Without A Break

Bending sheet metal by hand is a manageable task if the piece of sheet metal is small and thin enough to handle.

Bend sheet metal without a break.

Handles material as thick as 16 gauge. Easily clamps or mounts to workbench. I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine. A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding.

Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s. Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary. There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools. Bends metal up to 18 in.

A brake is a device that allows you to bend a piece of sheet metal at a particular angle. A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint. 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. Metal shops have brakes mounted at different angles with automated braking arms however it is possible to bend sheet metal at home without the use of a brake.

Most frequently expensive sheet metal bending tools called brakes are used to bend sheet metal but you can also complete this task without one.