DIY Sheet Metal Bender - Bending (Plans available)

[@toastyovens8777]

No shitty music, no long drawn out intro. Just straight up no nonsense badass engineering and metalworking. Subscribed.

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Yeah, and no bullshit “like and subscribe” every minute or so.

[@FlyinTrapezious]

My kind of video . No mindless bullshit babbling and quirky music. Straight up fab. watch and learn at an accelerated pace. Nice work , your efforts are appreciated.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 we have the same opinion ... simple staight Videos 😁

[@74p]

I came here to say that (3 years after the video and your comment. I probably won't ever build one but it was very satisfying to watch the video.

[@andradekerest8337]

Finally, a channel without music and excellent content!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 👍😁

[@rhondakendrick2563]

LOVE IT

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

You are very fortunate to have such a great shop! Not fussy or flashy, but everything you need. I especially love the table. Perhaps the most essential piece of equipment for precision work.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@grumpyone5963]

You my friend are a genius. Fits anywhere on your table. That shows that forethought to drill the table accurate in the first place pays dividends for all the tools you make to fit to it. ✌️

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@trashes_to_treasures]

Hab mir exakt das selbe gedacht, nur auf deutsch 😅

[@PlankwalkinOG]

Man the beginning when you rolled out the sandpaper and clamped it down made me appreciate my vintage craftsman belt sander . Nothings built like that anymore .

[@frassealtman2251]

I bought a plan and have now fabricated my own metal bender. I couldn´t agree more to all positive feedback! The bender works very well and is really very flexible!! I did a small adjustment to #2 (Flat steel 100x10, lenght 820 mm) in the plan: I drilled two 13mm holes in lower left and right corners and I now can bolt #2 to a vertical support in the table if needed. This helped a lot not to overstress the weld between #2 and both #4´s when working with "too tough" material. Oh, by the way, you also inspired me to enhance my welding table to a totally new level.

[@albertjowd8482]

Thanks for the tip. Just started fabricating mine. excited

[@frassealtman2251]

@@albertjowd8482 Good luck! I wrote my comment a year ago and have been using my bender to soo much more than I thought of initially. I really like this tool and it´s design, it works superb for me!!

[@daletustison8550]

I was in the metal fab business for 40 years. I never saw a better Tig man. Very talented. Thanks for sharing

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁👍

[@Thewatson77]

One of the best diy sheet metal brakes on KZbin 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@schabanow]

Slots for tray bending are really cool. Just as the rest of the video. Thank you so much! +1

[@andymarcelin9578]

Well done Dirk... you have great persistance and with this methodical one step at a time approach anything is possible in life.

[@craigslist04]

If anyone was wondering... he is using (Flange Nuts). No idea what size. Nice built, and love that there is no annoying music or incessant talking. I want one of these even though I don't need one.

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome 😁 Thank you

[@Zophus1]

I was half expecting you to end the video by folding a paper aeroplane out of metal! Incredibly well done, you simultaneously inspire and discourage me to do my own projects... 🤷‍♂️

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 Uh that that folding aeroplane is an awesome idea 😁

[@angelchama6891]

The welding was all TIG? Brilliant workmanship.

[@HolgerRuizCANELO]

I have been on this platform for years, and I had never found a channel like this, thank you for sharing your knowledge and being a video where you don't need so many words or music to arouse interest, excellent videos 😎👌👌

[@TopoPilot]

He clicks the button "SAVE" and proceeds to click FAV... Killer video dude.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@حسنالسيد-ب1ه]

God bless you, artist. A wonderful instrument and useful content

[@mikesnifferpippets3733]

Wow, that is an incredible brake you made. I especially like the modification so that you can pass the panel edges through to make a closed panel.

[@telposh]

Are you sure you're not the MENTALIST!? Your creativity is amazing!! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 my pleasure 👍

[@glassmakerx]

I wish my fabrication skills were 1/10th as good as this guy. Great video. And like the others, the lack of loud, crappy background music is VERY much appreciated.

[@KevinCorapi]

Thanks, now i know im absolutely buying one instead

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

Love your welds. Now take it to the next level and make the top clamp with removable fingers. Then you can make boxes and pans in a snap.

[@foyjamez]

Great video. I'd never have thought of tacking 4 pieces together and drilling at the vertex to make a quarter round for the hinge until I saw it.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁💪

[@Yelwas]

Truly amazing skills you have, your TIG welding is beautiful, and that bench is something else, I had one at work like that back in 1975!!!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@q-bigwerkstatt2]

Von deinen Videos habe ich schon ein paar gespeichert zum nachbauen, wenn ich mal wieder Zeit hätte😩. Beim zusehen bekommt man direkt wieder Bock auf schweißen, flexen, machen, tun...👍👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Dankeschön 😁 Ja so geht es mir auch als wenn ich etwas seh auf das ich bock habe 😁

[@LetGaiaLive]

What an excellent video! No endless repetition, just useful visual information, and a great bender as a result of your craftsmanship.

[@Happydays147]

There is so many elements to this video, 1. Fantastic metal brake 2. That table with its many capabilities, 3. Your metal working skills, Damn best video I've seen good job..WOW

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁😁😁

[@dittilio]

I had to pause several times because I was so caught up day dreaming what I'd do with that workbench. It's glorious. I'm going to make my own... and then use it to make a sheet bender.

[@arneluntalan64]

Yeah, I love his table very useful too.

[@joshuacaylor881]

Love the table.. smart using hardware to secure different tools to your work surface. Gonna borrow that idea 💪🏼

[@TheMetalist]

Sure 😁 thank you

[@azpcox]

If you need to make a different box type, make another top piece for flaps. You end up with custom jigs and if you have the volume needs, this is awesome!!!

[@AndrewClarke-wb5hh]

Excellent video. Very well edited. No wasted time watching repeated procedures. And an excellent design. the way it can be used on the welding table, in a bench vice, on a work bench, or pulled out to permit Z bends.

[@JPurontong]

Amazing video no loud music just pure metals.

[@FrustratedBaboon]

Impressive machining skills and welding skills, well done, a superb piece of art.

[@64MrDamien]

This is how videos should be. No talking, no music.

[@TheMetalist]

😁😁😁😁 my thoughts💪💪💪

[@brunodalessio4622]

Among many creations of bending machines on youtube this is the best! This is the only one who answered my question about how to take into account different thicknesses of the sheets to be bent 👍

[@skyedangelo3237]

talk about inspired design, you have some serious genius man

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@caseyroman58]

Very cool addition to the bench. I like the bench top back stop accessory and the finger slot brake accessory clamp bar. Very clever. I must build one!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 awesome 👍

[@tjkoker]

I love the workaround for the metal brake. Great job. Will start working on mine tomorrow. Cheers!

[@benjamincai156]

Man this welding table is so bad ass. I LOVE the bolt down holes here

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@virgiltoepfer7087]

Great video, I envy your tools and equipment. Very handy brake.

[@johnfoote9539]

Forget about your bender. I'm more interested in how you made your fist hammer. It's a masterpiece!

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I think it would be cool to see you use flux core on your next project even if it isn't ideal. A lot of us poor guys get our start on flux core so it would be cool to see a pro make something with that process.

[@TheMetalist]

Ok...flux core is always a lot of mess😅 i like to use tig because i always never have to grind. Standard Mig will come more 😁

[@_Marthinzen]

@@TheMetalist awsome!

[@tigerseye73]

Your workmanship is impressive. The project turned out beautifully. Wish I had some of your tooling. That table is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@armmargret1970]

Nice project and impressive welding skills - thumb up

[@christosvolikakis1523]

I would also recommend using old air compressor or hydraulic hose for covering handles. We always do this in the dump truck industry for levers. We would pull regularly over at 1012 hour day.

[@Jimmy_McGinty]

Genial. Ich wünschte, ich könnte so gut mit dem Winkelschleifer umgehen dass ich ne Wasserwage auflegen kann. :D

[@TheMetalist]

Dankeschön 😁 Üben üben üben 😅

[@BackFire10mm]

This is the best channel on the net. Just show me. No talking needed. NICE WORK!

[@nickdubois8218]

Dude that slotted jig at the end was brilliant! Excellent video! Thanks again for doing what you do.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 You are welcome 💪

[@paulvanzweel8287]

This is absoluterly the best Sheet metal bender video I have ever seen. Some really nifty ideas and very skillfull fabrication. Love the modular adaptability.

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

A really well made piece!! Been thinking about building my own for a while, and yours is excellent!!! The amount of options built in is great!! I think another huge take away from your vid is that my bench needs a lot of holes added... What a great idea for aiding in the lil fabrication projects!!!

[@Squintanditsmint]

Blown away at your skill and versatility.... wow, I'm going to build your table and your brake. Subscribed.... many thanks for doing this.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 💪

[@Anghelitusz]

I press like first then continue to enjoy watching whatever your building. Wonderful plan and execution. And always video editing top . Never add music. I like the sounds your workshop sing. A bit overkill but if you can do it better than its shame to do it less.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 Nice Feedback 💪

[@NERO-ez1mn]

1 hell of a tool. definitely industrial class of ART. that is not just a tool but an ART

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I'm always impressed with your skill and creativity!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@mikep5336]

I just got some great ideas for my sheet metal brake press. Nice design.

[@Jowey2010]

You have amazing talent. You have a great channel to watch.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@eugenedabbs7252]

I’m loving how versatile that table is 👌🏾

[@TheMetalist]

😁

[@joebandi2695]

I have been waiting for something like this to build for myself. Also, I must congratulate you on the video, no mucking about and quickly showed the build, fantastic effort.

[@abderazakkadri2899]

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[@fishhuntadventure]

I thought it sucked. no words, no opinions, no discussion. I am sick of these speakless shows that can't say anything for whatever reason

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Well thought out in the design to allow several working functions. Excellent job.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@stephanbevan1347]

so very versatile - nicely done

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@rogerfaggian9529]

good morning friend your table is very crazy i'll make one for me just like yours i'm new in the area but full of enthusiasm to produce dynamic and intelligent tools tb a hug and all the best on your journey.

[@btrswt35]

Great overall design and build. It's built like a tank except for the barrel portion of the hinge, it looks like it's to thin. With all of the stress being focused on those two hinges it will be interesting to see if it holds together over time.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 Yes will see how it turned out in the future.

[@horaciosalinas8145]

Super nice , I’m already copying your welding table ! I’m half way 😂 thanks

[@EricV323]

Bro you always surprise me! I like that theirs no commentary, its fun trying to figure out what way you're going with your projects!

[@TheMetalist]

😁👍

[@raymondbrady8742]

Yes... I watched your video (and I think you might even get a new subscriber, or two, out of this one), then I read and perused what I can only describe as the postmortem of your build. And I've come to the conclusion that the paint might scratch from extended use. And one of those subscriber's, I previously mentioned, is my wife. And I've now got a few more video's watch, on her table. Good job, mate.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@ifell3]

Just about to build a lightweight one, nice to see another hinge option.

[@christosvolikakis1523]

I think it would be interesting. If KZbin had a worldwide contest of the top voted metal workers where they are given access to a stockpile of steel and nothing else as well as no tools to see how everyone would approach building a workshop from the ground up. What basics would you need to build first? Perhaps at a minimum you would need a rig welder and access to one drill and one angle grinder? Thoughts on such a contest. It’s almost like how you would build a metal shop in the apocalypse. I have a basic MiG welder and buzz box drills and angle grinders and some large outdoor steel work benches, but want to make my own welding table that is Level and eventually have sheet metal bender, CNC machine, plasma, table, etc., but not sure what I should buy versus what I should build. Your channel is one of the best ones out there for starting from scratch as well as a guy I think who goes by made in Poland.

[@russvetter4250]

You're an inspiration to me for sure!! Time to get off this computer and back out to the shop!!

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome 💪

[@brianpatrick8441]

I liked the reversible top die with the different radius that was a good idea. It's a pleasure watching somebody tig weld vs these ya who's that stick weld everything together! you produce a very good video keep up the work

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@subinspecttom2499]

Damn,You just made me want to put this tool in my lounge just to look at it....Best DIY-video I've ever seen.Oh,and thanks for not adding music.Grtz.

[@offgridmesa5035]

That is the best welding table attachment I’ve seen.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@ronaldcrowder404]

Awesome job ! Beat all around versatile bender !!

[@TheMetalist]

😅 Thank you 😁

[@LawFarin]

That table is awesome! So is that brake! Nice work!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@OnkelJann]

Du bist ja überhaupt nicht zu bremsen! Geniale Kantbank! 😍😃🤙🏻

[@TheMetalist]

Dankeschön 😁 hätte bloß mehr Zeit ich glaub es werden noch Jahre vergehen bis ich mal an den Punkt komme das überlegen muss was ich noch bauen könnte 😅

[@franckherrmannsen7903]

@@TheMetalist bau Dir ´n Kreuztisch für Deine Magnetbohrmaschine, dann kannst Du fräsen :), mit Deinem Drehteller könntest Du dann auch drehen

[@TheMetalist]

@@franckherrmannsen7903 uuhh glaub nicht das das gut funktioniert da die Maschinen ein leichtes Spiel hat und die Lager glaube nicht für für seitliche Belastung ausgelegt sind. Denk für leichte Arbeiten in Holz oder Plastik könnte es funktionieren 😁

[@franckherrmannsen7903]

​@@TheMetalist war ja auch eher ein Scherz, bei Deinem Faible für Qualität wandert da bestimmt ´mal was richtiges in die Werkstatt

[@joell439]

Wow - such clever fabrication. I can only wish my mind would work like yours. Thanks for another incredibly inspiring video. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 👍

[@rv-eb3wu]

that hammer that you made is just awesome to watch, you could do a complete video just banging on stuff and I'd happily watch the whole thing.

[@jensonhartmann3630]

That's what she said

[@TheMetalist]

Ok will come 😅🤜🤚

[@delfososa4981]

Hola La verdad que he visto varias plegadoras caseras¡¡¡¡ Esta me gusto mucho,, muy prolijo tu trabajo¡¡ esa soladora ke tienes esta tremenda¡¡¡¡¡ y todo tu taller,, la mesa, el martillo, tu herramientas en general¡¡¡ todos detalles ke hacen una muy buena terminación en tus trabajos, te felicito¡¡¡¡ saludos desde Argentina Patagonia¡¡ un aficionado Escultor en metales¡¡¡

[@drpipe]

Excellent skills D.. Have to say the Video skills and Edit were superb alone. The imagination to think of the different options Fantastic.. I made one of these a Year ago.. wish i had waited to see this first !! Thanks will take a look at the Plans Thanks

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 took a little bit till i imagined it like that 😅

[@sungear]

Diresta often shows the same process on every part... if he's cutting 40 pieces you see it 40 times. This is much better. Very well done.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@ulysses_grant]

Tip my hat to you, sir. Your artistry is impressive. Congratz!!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@reneczodor2939]

Bravo pour ta plieuse pratique et ta table bien réfléchi.

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Excellent design and build-Very well done ✅👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@FixNewsPlease]

Your editing style is one of the best DIY techniques I have seen. No filler. Thanks!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@brettthomas5579]

super nice build! I've got one started and have been trying to figure out a box/pan function without the whole finger build and fit, I like your solution and versatility. definitely subscribed!

[@ЕвгенийМонахов-н9ю]

Классный станочек. Нужная вещь. Спасибо что делитесь с такими идеями.

[@Mike_Allegro]

You are so talented. Wish I had your skills.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 Lots of Training 😅

[@sydmillertek]

You are an artist, a genius and a magician.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@ntc3gtr]

I just found your channel, Your bender beats my Harbor Freight one by a Mile. Your Table is Sweet by the way. I like how you Fast Forward your Video Content but still get the Point Across with nice little close up shots. Great Job on Bender, Top Notch

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@mikeschneider634]

@@TheMetalist how thick is your table? I want to purchase the plans to build this bender but don’t want it to damage my table when bending. Thank you for all of the great ideas/builds 👍

[@TheMetalist]

@@mikeschneider634 its 8mm

[@alwahab7665]

Amazing video, incredible craftsmanship! Well thought out and designed! I dream of having a workshop like yours!

[@markcooper6860]

Best on 1 I have seen yet.

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome 💪Thank you 😁

[@grimmreaper6351]

It’s a beautiful day. I need to make something!

[@RiganoBuilding]

Man... you’re a good worker. Nice job

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@mrskwrl]

And the most beautiful welds and cuts. GODDAMN

[@tofuworx]

Ingenious designs and execution on point👌

[@kathleenyurick3902]

Nice minimalistic design. Just what I need for small electronic cabinets. Great job!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@craigallan7263]

This is really really good man. Top job. Super impressed!!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@BassClass100]

You are a EFFING GENIUS! How come you only have 155k???? Suppose to be 115 MILLION!

[@TheMetalist]

Im on the way 😁 ... thank you 😁

[@iurii-wind]

Best. Вот это я понимаю руки из правильного места растут! 👍🤝💪

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@Reelaxing]

A well thought out project- you are always thinking ahead. Great job.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@geoffmiller7749]

You are amazing and so ingenious. Keep it up, I look forward to seeing your next video.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 will come 💪

[@outdoorzone]

Whiteout pen works great for marking metal and it won’t burn off from extreme heat!

[@paulbull3765]

Super impressed mate, well done 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@pattwidale4045]

Nice job.