Difference between revisions of "Sheet Metal Brake"

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[[Equipment]]/[[Metal Shop]]


= [[Zone]] =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Metal Shop]]
= Owner(s) =
* Freeside
== Permissions ==
For general use by members. Treat equipment as if it were your own and put away as or better than you found it.
Contact owner with questions or issues.
== Restrictions ==
* Metal and bendable sheet goods only. Do not use on wire.
* For up to 18 gauge steel
* 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 =
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
 
 
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Revision as of 23:18, 14 February 2013

Equipment/Metal Shop

For bending thin sheet metal up to 90 degrees.

Harbor Freight 18" Bending Brake

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