How to make a DIY sheet metal brake

How to make a DIY sheet metal brake | I Like To Make Stuff

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Need to bend sheet metal? It's really easy to build a simple DIY metal brake!!
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A few weeks back, I was working on a project that required bending some thin sheet metal and was having some trouble. While on a Google hangout with my Patreon supporters, my friend Evan mentioned making a sheet metal brake. I started looking into it and found lots of DIY versions online. There were all different types requiring different tools and providing different results. I mashed up techniques from several of them and made one in an afternoon!This is a 4 ft version that clamps down to an existing table when in use. When I'm finished with it, I can easily hide it away in seconds. This is great for folding aluminum, steel and more. There are lots of different ways to make these tools, some of which don't even require welding! Check it out!
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@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Some great ideas in the comment so far.. 1. Springs under orange piece (under wing nuts) 2. Using bed frame steel for the project Let me summarize the rest of comments on this video for you :) Cool project but.. 1. I hate your music! 2. I love your music! 1. I hate your beard! 2. I love your beard!

@baorozzo 6 жыл бұрын

I Like To Make Stuff nice choice to dress the same color of your project. Orange and grey!

@danosullivan2313 6 жыл бұрын

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@_.-. 6 жыл бұрын

So colin furze just "accidentally" made this exact same design. /watch?v=Ggy1DHwAh_0

@zaneyoumans2923 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone that says they hate your beard is just jealous that it's not theirs.

@snoopu2601 6 жыл бұрын

I Like To Make Stuff thank you so much I have to make some bends with stainless steel behind my mother's stove where they changed the window so it needs a splash pan and it will match the rest of the stove. Once I get the bender I can see us using it more often once we have one for other projects my brother is a scrap metal guy everyone that needs to get rid of metal calls my brother ovens refrigerator bikes you name it he recycles it, I try and pull out the good stuff before it goes to the steal mill to send to China

@GIRAF92 6 ай бұрын

What. The. F. I am a tinner. A commercial hvac installer. Going on ten years now. And have been wanting a mobile break and been trying to figure one out. This. Is. It! Holy smacks. I can't thank you enough Bob. And I don't know how I'm as big a fan of you as a I am, and completely missed this one. Wow. I'm so dang excited to make this. Thank you sir. Forever grateful 🙏

@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын

The metal break turned out great! And thanks for the shoutout 😁 Always fun to chat and brainstorm on the monthly Patreon hangout

@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@coconoobz344 6 жыл бұрын

EvanAndKatelyn hi my names Evan too 😃

@EvanAndKatelyn 6 жыл бұрын

CocoNoobz hi there Evan!

@MakeWithMiles 6 жыл бұрын

I agree this is awesome!!!

@chevyboy.0448 Ай бұрын

What thickness steal would you say it can bend to , note get this is a older video

@TheEightshot 2 жыл бұрын

The way I'm watching this as if I have the space, the facilities and the inclination to make one myself.

@nateb4543 4 ай бұрын

I find myself jealous of creators tools. That leads to their shop, usually followed by their abilities, then acceptance: even if i had all those, I don't have the time, energu, or effort to see a peoject theough

@tomsdreamshopworx 6 жыл бұрын

I have been researching making a brake for a while now and have started collecting some of the parts. Brian's brake is awesome (so is his channel). That was a great idea you had flipping the hinge around! Good job.

@RickSaffery 5 жыл бұрын

The pacing on your videos is terrific! You do a great job touching on the options while moving forward with the approach you selected.

@bobjanis2091 3 жыл бұрын

I have a small 30" all in one shear, brake and roller which i use quite often, I don't always need a 48" brake but lately I could have used this several times. That is why I am making this my next shop project.....probably this afternoon. Thank you great job

@madgardener5820 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this last night and so inspired was I that I went to my shed today and made one of these from a couple of hoofing great hinges, plywood, angle iron and a cut down aluminium spirit level. It works, it actually works

@ewhiles 6 жыл бұрын

I am loving the music you have been adding to your videos. Keeping it fresh!

@ecrusch 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I think having one of those in the shop could help during a lot of different projects. Thanks Bob. Another great vid.

@juanpulgarin4812 5 жыл бұрын

Wow after so many years looking for a metal brake instructions and video this is the BEST of ALL. Thanks a lot and have fun on your next project

@akunclebull 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just what I was looking for. Simple and easily storable. Building one now. Great video, clear and concise!

@lendoggy2 6 жыл бұрын

I've 'looked at lots of these 'how to make a metal brake videos', and your video is one of the best. Thanks.

@hlrembe62 3 жыл бұрын

That is actually one of the easiest brakes I have seen and one of the best descriptions of the build out there.

@andrewaustin6941 6 жыл бұрын

This project turned out FREAKIN' AWESOME!

@5150georgie 4 жыл бұрын

Your a life saver. A large break is in the $1000 range. Just so happened that I had ever bit of the same material here to do this. Great video!

@sjbl1962 6 жыл бұрын

Bob, great project. Useful and compact enough to store in just about any shop.

@jkharwood1973 6 жыл бұрын

The mashup of functionality and frugality is over-the-to commendable. Nice work.

@patpathinayake3586 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob. Fabulous concise instructions and an useful end product which can be used without any fuss. I am going to need one of these soon. Thumbs up & subscribed. Thanks again. Best of luck from UK.

@PJGalati 6 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of the build. I don't have a use for one of these, but if a project comes up where I do need one, now I know it can be made for no money as I have everything you used in the build, just laying about my shop nearly all the time.

@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@dennisandersen3659 6 жыл бұрын

Like Bob.. There is somethinig i really love about you vids. Not only that they are amazing, but i go to school, and time just flys by. Then Tuesday comes around and i remember, that it´s soon weekend! So Bob, thanks for reminding me, that it´s soon weekend for liike the last 1.5 years! :)

@WittAllen 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Metalworking project next Thursday!

@billfromelma 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob awesome job, like you said, don't need it often but when you do it sure would be great to have. This also would open up some creativity to add medal to projects that would look good instead of the hammer dented pieces that I've ended up with in the past. Good one!

@johnrgmcmenamin 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool project and the new shop looks great! Nice work Bob! Best, John

@jasand2002 6 жыл бұрын

Great build! This is far easier than I was planning and stores much better. Thanks for all you share!

@wrcstudent 6 жыл бұрын

*CONTRARY TO OTHER COMMENTS* - I really noticed and LOVE the extra effort in video quality and color correction. It makes it feel even more professional. That being said, if it's eating up too much of your valuable time (for family) then maybe consider creating some LUTs (Look Up Tables) so that you can just apply that to future videos shot with the same lighting condition. All in all EXCELLENT work Bob!!

@VCGConstruction 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@NorthernTouchStudios 9 ай бұрын

Great design. Thank you for making this video.

@MrToolmaker23 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at a number of videos to research making my own brake. I'll be going with your method and I'll add a couple of modifications. I subscribed.

@MrDhandley 6 жыл бұрын

Love the hinge flip idea. Very clever.

@jcmakes5977 6 жыл бұрын

Just added this one to my todo shop list! Thank you for sharing.

@essextwo Жыл бұрын

I visualized how I wanted my frugal project to be executed, then found a video that matched. Awesome. What a stellar build.

@djmorgan5708 6 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Funnily enough the other day i found two old wire sprung be frames in the loft i never knew we had, and i thought of doing a project with them. And now i know, cheers for the upload!

6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial, made with the minimum of tools and you explained everything. Instead of flipping the hinges extend the bottom angle iron on the 4 x 2 so the hinge sits on top it.

@DomXereX 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, simple and clearly displayed. A great example of how to do this. Thank you!

@djrajiisab 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome. You're amazing and skilled in communication and making useful tools! Thank you.

@jackofalltrades649 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done, I like the explanation of what and why you do it. Looks like an easy project to build.

@HickLif3 6 жыл бұрын

I love the stowability of this project! Like you said you may not use it a lot but its good to have it if you need it.

@Sergey-wg7ne 6 жыл бұрын

Love the color scheme on it, as well as the matching soundtrack!

@tootallreggie 3 жыл бұрын

I made it! It turned out great too. Thanks. A few things while they're in my mind. 1. If you have angle iron that isn't even have the short side on the bend piece. When you drill through the metal and 2x4 using the pilot bit use the forestner bit in the woods before you step up. You can't effectively use a forestner bit if the hole is too big. If you make the brake bigger know that the size doesn't translate to the piece. A 4 foot brake can't bend a 4 ft piece of metal. You must measure the space in between the screws. Lastly i made mine 4 ft. Because of the spacing the middle section of the bottom sagged so i drilled a hole in the middle, counter sunk it and put a machine screw in it. That's all i guess.

@cemx86 6 жыл бұрын

One suggested improvement is to add small coil springs from the hardware stored to go under the orange bar onto the hold down carriage bolts. That way when you undo the wing nuts the orange bar will lift up slightly to allow the sheet metal to easily slid underneath.

@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@ffdrew271 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I was just thinking about that!

@mokopa 5 жыл бұрын

EVERY TIME I find a spring, no matter how big or small, I keep it in a special container in my workshop...and THIS IS WHY. They are extremely useful in specialised projects/toolmaking.

@julikb 4 жыл бұрын

yes ,mine tool is as you described it ]

@alyoung8910 4 жыл бұрын

cemx86 - great idea! Thanks for sharing!

@jmakes3745 6 жыл бұрын

The colouring on this video is amazing, makes it feel a lot lot more professional (y)

@chadblackshire1563 6 жыл бұрын

Cool idea! I need to make one and this has been the best one I've come acrossed. I like how it packs away too! Nice job

@drmkiwi 6 жыл бұрын

Great project, thanks. Flipping one side of the hinge was a brilliant idea. Cheers, David.

@workshop_edits 6 жыл бұрын

Love it - simple, totally reclaimed, and seems to work fantastic. Thanks for posting alternates as well. Cheers

@VCGConstruction 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!!

@cri8tor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this project and taking the time to record, edit and post a great tutorial.

@MrDmorgan52 6 жыл бұрын

Clean and simple design. Great work!

@Penguin44y7n 6 жыл бұрын

Love how this video looks! The colors look great

@balamvideo 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the dessign. Simple and nice. Thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodLab 6 жыл бұрын

Turned out great Bob! Liked how you made easy to tuck away but keep everything together. - Jim

@Patrick-pl8wv 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us.

@darrylwebb3625 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I've almost completed building mine. Recessing the hinges to get the pivot inline is a great tip.

@veepsgarage 5 жыл бұрын

Great project. That’s just what I need. A metal brake that folds up and away. Great video.

@kelly806 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've watched on building a brake. Thanks!

@CLyonsCreations 6 жыл бұрын

Love the heavy metal kick in when you start the grinder.

@pauln9415 6 жыл бұрын

Video image quality seems higher than usual! Content is just as great as always. Thanks!

@ThisIsReMarkable 6 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that this video seemed 'fresher' somehow and now that I've wondered into the comments, I realize it's the color correction. Nice! Anyway, great project. Practical for those that need it! I'm looking forward to the project this tool was needed for!

@skillit32 6 жыл бұрын

Ok, awesome, this video came exactly at the time when I needed a metal brake. Thanks for the video!

@robertbragg9364 Жыл бұрын

Thank so much, I appreciate it. You saved me a ton of time and money. I have everything to make my own brake and about no money at the moment. Great job 👏🏽 👍🏽 thanks again

@joshwiley881 6 жыл бұрын

I can see how this would be very helpful. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it

@richardnolasco4644 10 ай бұрын

Great job. Quick simple and easy to make. I'm going to start one tomorrow.

@ale8oneboy 6 жыл бұрын

Great project Bob. I might have to do this one myself.

@Sonal_Mobile 6 жыл бұрын

Cool way to problem solve! Also, you got a cool project video out of showing other that you don't need to buy expensive tools. Great job, Bob!

@erogliktuort Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's absolutely necessary to weld to make this. I learned a lot of helpful tips from the video. Appreciate the no-time-wasted approach.

@jholland73 6 жыл бұрын

Really cool Bob! I love the simplicity of the whole project.

@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@barnbuilds25 2 жыл бұрын

Super simple yet effective man ! Also i found your channel today and i love it ! Keep making dope stuff and keep sending it !

@georgekozis1739 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic brake bender your illustration was easy to listen and watch, thank you,

@thepopo2323 4 жыл бұрын

I really love this channel, always simple and good ideas thanks for share !

@davidcraft4909 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing up some of the questions I had about making a sheet metal brake.

@mr.robinson1982 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I enjoy watching your videos. Always instructive, plenty of links to other sites. You always give credit when you use another's idea. That's awesome. K

@Iliketomakestuff 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Elliefuentes 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and i didn't even realize I could make one this easily. Thanks and great video! Now all I need is a work bench

@johngray8580 2 жыл бұрын

Best of all the diy light weight sheet metal brakes. Logical, concise, complete, inexpensive and well presented. That is from an old military/civilian instructor! What s thickest gauge metal you can bend? 16 gauge would be nice

@bennymcmunn9683 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed watching and it inspired me to make one of my own. Which I have done but it requires a little tweaking. Nice job!

@brucewmclaughlin9072 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the idea up to 5:20 when you started welding . I will just bolt it on. Like the video and the speed .Yes you did mention you can do it without welding.

@SMichailidis 6 жыл бұрын

Clever conceive. And useful. I can't wait to see the project that you used it into ....

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Great soundtrack. Metal track to bend metal sheets! Congrats man!

@chrisbenn8691 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I am going to make one too for a project I have. So handy.

@dieselrotor 3 жыл бұрын

Brother ! I build some pretty big stuff like fuel,hyd,coolant tanks and tool boxes for custom semi's etc and built My HD bender all welded and threaded, but I liked this video so much and love how You did this I'm gonna build it for the lighter stuff ! Well done and informative. Great job !

@nathanmciver6496 Жыл бұрын

Alright, so between a few videos, recycyled polotics outside of the internet and reflection of non sence within the town I'm from, with years ago! I have been able to build somthing nice to with using the last part from this video with the triangle metal moving up! Nice work, and that also gave more space on each side! Thanks!

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done and explained very well. Thanks for sharing.

@chuckpickering6040 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good design and easy to build with simple tools.

@mechrojo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. You have made it easy to follow and diy for myself. Thanks heaps.

@ketansaart1546 2 жыл бұрын

Old video but ageless. Very informative.

@jamiepierce2005 6 жыл бұрын

Really cool, Bob. Lots of good info in this one.

@PistolPat 6 жыл бұрын

I love that your work gloves are exactly that. Not brand new, good and worn.

@pieterbotes8938 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice idea brother! I will most certainly consider it.

@LeeOfBent 6 жыл бұрын

Great build, great music! Loved this!

@MakeItMazzeo 6 жыл бұрын

Great project! Loved it I might try making one myself! I was excited to watch since the twitch stream yesterday and the video came out great!

@unkyjoe Жыл бұрын

Great guide... this one on my bucket list. Always a bendimg need and supa for storage. Thx man.

@Mudgrove 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I concur on 2 x compression springs under the orange top bar to aid in its release & clamping. COOL.

@robertwolinski7294 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the project and the rocking music. Now I'm curious what this is going to be used for!

@FyremaneFoxx 6 жыл бұрын

love it, think we will need to build one for our shop!

@k.cashman427 6 жыл бұрын

Really cool! Simple design to make and use--thanks!

@TheDjsmitty 3 жыл бұрын

Great build project.

@g.finley9779 5 жыл бұрын

A press brake is on my (growing) list of things to weld with my everlast welder. Bed frames is a great idea although I've noticed some bed frames are a lot thinner than others.

@busterdickerson1575 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. This easy and will be super useful when the need arises.

@BC-bf1fq 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Bob.

@FredMcIntyre 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Bob! 👍👊

@DOCDARKNESSREAL 6 жыл бұрын

Came out great man, fully expecting to see future projects with full metal cases around them and with magnets which goes without saying of course LOL :)

@VCGConstruction 6 жыл бұрын

lmao