Sheet Metal Brake Hinge

The other two angles were cut to 44 to reach the outside edge of each hinge.

Sheet metal brake hinge.

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. 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. 1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42.

Next insert your sheet metal lining up the bend line with the edge of the top plate. Dave s cheap sheet metal bending brake. Eventually i will add fingers so that i can make complete 4 sided boxes. Later i will take the pin out of the hinge and flip the hinge so that the angles align.

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. Hinge to the bend plate with stainless steel a5 pop rivets using a 60mm. I used a metal cutting blade on a miter saw to cut the steel. 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.

Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs.