Sheet Metal Brake Hinge

The center of the hinge pin needs to center on the joint between the bending angle and base angle.

Sheet metal brake hinge. 1 4 inch 0 6 cm steel plate with bracing will enable you to bend 14 gauge galvanized steel sheet metal in lengths up to about 3 feet 0 9 m which is the size and specification for the project described in this article. Later i will take the pin out of the hinge and flip the hinge so that the angles align. The braces on the moving part of the brake will rest against this 2 x 4 so that the hinge is not damaged allowing you to slide the sheet metal around on a flat surface. Here are some materials used to build this particular brake.

With this one you will be able to make multiple simple bends in sheet metal or aluminum. Step 8 attach 2 foot lengths of 2 x 4 at right angles to each angled part of the triangular brace on the moving part. Hinge to the bend plate with stainless steel a5 pop rivets using a 60mm. Diy sheet metal brake this is just a basic 30 metal brake made from scrap steel.

1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. Remove the screwdrivers tighten the bolts and bend away. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Next insert your sheet metal lining up the bend line with the edge of the top plate.

Eventually i will add fingers so that i can make complete 4 sided boxes.