How To Bend Sheet Metal Without A Brake

Grab the top of the metal with the pliers as the section you heated cools off and pull towards you gently at first.

How to bend sheet metal without a brake.

Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s. Determine the thickness of your sheet. Showing how i bend steel plate without using a brake. The bend won t be quite as sharp but suitable bends can be made for many construction projects without using a brake.

You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet metal. There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools. A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding. This video will show you how to do it and hopefully save you some money.

Bend sheet metal without a brake. The metal should bend but only bend it as far as it goes without forcing it. If your sheet metal is too thick you may need special machinery like a brake or a torch to bend your sheet into the desired shape. A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint.

This measurement will be necessary for calculating your bend allowance. I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine.