Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) 18" Bending Brake Demonstration and review.

[@michaelgoulet9830]

I am working a datsun 260 and my pops procured a similar model brake. I appreciate the review and I look forward to your future works.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I am glad that the video was helpful. Good luck with your project.

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

Sounds like my wife is correct in forbidding me from entering HF unattended, I'm already dreaming up new projects!

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

A friend told me that the first time he entered s Harbor Freight store ws the first time he understood how his wife felt when she entered a shoe store

[@waynealan2226]

Presently this 39103 bending brake is on clearance for $29.97, so I bought one and put it to use almost immediately. Bending Stainless Steel is a little more difficult but bending 18ga did very nicely. The Replacement SKU 67240, is a 30" manual unit of similar design now $69.99. I am currently refurbishing a 1970's Chambers GSU 42 gas cooktop, replacing all the plain steel with stainless because of rust. Should look nice when I'm done.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I think the 30" unit is only rated for 22 gauge steel. I have used my brake quite extensively on my TR2 project. It struggles at full width 18 gauge steel but has not let me down yet. Thanks for watching.

[@chris-p-Bacon836]

Thank you

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

You're welcome

[@Monkeybizness707]

Those handles just sit in the holes so you can remove them if you have two bends coming together in a corner.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I just added a couple of set screws so they would not fall and get lost. They are still readily removable. Thanks for watching.

[@creativespecies7032]

Great video what's best for cutting straight line of those pieces?

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I have been using air powered shears. There is a video review of the new set I purchased in the Tool Review Playlist on my KZbin Channel.

[@803mastiff9]

Would you get a sharper bend if you scored your bend line?

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Yes but a weaker one. The sharpness of the bend is also effected by the placement of the upper plate. The closer to the edge of the lower plate, the tighter the bend.

[@AXNJXN1]

Boy, surprised it actually made it through that without breaking. As a HF fan, this clearly is not going to last... Thank you though for showing this, think that solidifies that I'll need to make one then spend the money on that.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I did not get the feeling that the machine was going to break. Considering that I was actually bending a piece of metal that was slightly thicker than the machine was designed to manipulate, I thought that it did quite well. I would mot recommend it for a production shop but for a hobbiest I think it is fine.

[@triumphstu]

Does the job for not a lot of money!

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

You are so right Thanks for watching.