Difference between revisions of "Sheet Metal Brake"

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[[Equipment]]/[[Metal Shop]]
 
= [[Zone]] =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Metal Shop]]


= Owner(s) =
= Owner(s) =
* Freeside
* Randy Farmer


== Permissions ==
= Permissions =
For general use by members. Treat equipment as if it were your own and put away as or better than you found it.
For general use by members
Contact owner with questions or issues.


== Restrictions ==
= Restrictions =
* Metal and bendable sheet goods only. Do not use on wire.
* For up to 18 gauge steel
* For up to 18 gauge steel
* For up to 16 gauge aluminum
* For up to 16 gauge aluminum
* Material being bent should be clean and rust free
* The two c-clamps belong with the brake and should be stored with it


= About =
= About =
For bending thin sheet metal up to 90 degrees.  
For bending thin sheet metal up to 90 degrees.  


= Basic Instructions =
[http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-bending-brake-39103.html Harbor Freight 18" Bending Brake]
Mark or Score metal along the intended bend<br />
Use clamps to secure sheet to bend with the pressing plate on top.<br />
Align both to the leading edge of the supporting plate, tighten clamps, and pull handles on the moving plate to desired angle.
 
 
== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
 
[[File:Info.jpg|50px|link=]][http://www.harborfreight.com/30-inch-bending-brake-67240.html Harbor Freight 30" Bending Brake]<br />
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=]][http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/67000-67999/67240.pdf PDF Manual]<br />
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=]][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8tTs5lO3mM Good YouTube demonstration of this style brake]
 
= Warnings =
 
[[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk
== Safety ==
[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required
 
 
[[category: Equipment]]

Revision as of 23:21, 14 February 2013

Equipment/Metal Shop

Owner(s)

  • Randy Farmer

Permissions

For general use by members

Restrictions

  • For up to 18 gauge steel
  • For up to 16 gauge aluminum

About

For bending thin sheet metal up to 90 degrees.

Harbor Freight 18" Bending Brake

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