DIY Sheet Metal Bender - Diy Projects

[@outdoorzone]

Thx for sharing! I made one similar and it works great!

[@IronManRestoration]

Congratulations. Glad to hear that. I’m making a sandblasting cabinet and bending 16 gauge sheet metal with this bender. That’s really awesome bending.

[@outdoorzone]

Iron Man Restoration nice! Looking forward to that!

[@adityadwilaksono8982]

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[@domenicozagatti2400]

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[@marcoantonioblandonavendan7168]

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[@vivianwarran8804]

I bought a small metal bender from Harbor Freight with the intensions of adding fingers for my small craft projects. After watching your video, I now know exactly what to do to achieve that. Thank you very much for putting this video here; this is what I needed. You did an awesome - I love it.

[@kelly.mondragon]

What a great build. I've watched a lot of brake builds and most of them are too complicated. This one is the perfect combination of simplicity and functionality. Well done, sir.

[@IronManRestoration]

Glad you like it!

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

I really like the slot idea for the top leaf, this is a well designed, well built machine, in my opinion.

[@Mrtommor0w]

It looks great and seems pretty cost effective but personally i would have used used thicker stock across the top and done away with the bracing just so i could have more room above for more longer intricate bends. Also would have knocked out a few slots at the end and drilled out long slots for some sliding adjustable teeth just so i could adjust it to the size i needed. Still though great build.👍

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@MurrayTymms]

Awesome job. I’ve been looking at the many examples of these and this one combines a) simple to make b) very versatile c) no super fancy tools required. I’ll make mine modelled on this with a few variable spaced slots. Cheers

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you cheers

[@anamputra5462]

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[@joshramsey6893]

Murray…agreed. I’m going to make one with 4” angle so I can bend 3” flanges on caps. This build is genius. It will save us all thousands on a new finger brake.

[@msumungo]

The tension adjustable support starting from 8:24 is absolutely clever. Thanks!

[@emanuelvasquez1897]

DIY , thanks I was planing to buy one of thus machines but I can make it my self , ill just go to the store and get welding machine and all those tools you used to build on 🤣

[@chappysprojects2627]

I would like to add my thank you. I have made a 2.3m metal break that can bend up to 2 metres. I used 5ml steel all around. I used large trailer hinges with grease nipples. I did have to recess them to be on centre. I am making 2m cat run pieces that can be joined together. Thanks for your video and skill.John

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you 💖

[@funkintubin]

I love how simple this build is. I do have one question though. Most of the videos I've watched on how to build a sheet metal brake require cutting a notch in the angle iron for the hinges. How are you able to get away from doing that and how does it not affect the way the sheet metal is bent? I'd love to hear from you. Have a great day! 😎

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks for appreciating. Mostly people used capsules hinges pin that pin hinges required notches in angle iron on the other hand i used simple door hinges that’s why no need of cutting notes in the angle iron. Now I’m making a sand blasting cabinet which about to done. I’m bending 16 gauge sheet metal with this bender. You can watch details bending in my next project. Thank you

[@АлександрЛеонФомин]

@@IronManRestoration очень классно получилось👍

[@researchandbuild1751]

Thumbs up just for the slots in the bar idea which allow folding a box!

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Pretty impressive! I'd have turned the welder down a tiny bit for those thinner pcs for the handle uprights, as I saw the holes burned into them. Other than that, pretty good. Would've liked some dimensions, as it would make it so much easier to do, though. 😕 (Edited to say I wished for dimensions)

[@Genxr66]

I was looking at buying a sheet bender, but being in Australia, everything is expensive down here. Or i can buy a cheap crappy one on ebay. So i looked up how to make my own and found your video. Looks pretty simple to make and I have most of the materials already. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Oh, and I like the slots for making trays and boxes. Nice addition. 😉

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you Sir

[@ogaugeclockwork4407]

Nice idea! Why not vary the slot spacing? You should be able to come up with a pattern that gives you at least 1/4” increments?

[@IronManRestoration]

Great tip!

[@ianf397]

I built something similar about 50 years ago. On 18 gauge aluminium strip up to 2 inches wide it was fine, but when trying 6 inch wide aluminium all that happened was it bent the door hinges at the ends because the forces involved on wider pieces are huge. That is why commercial versions of this style of bender use 1/2inch to 3/4inch diameter hinge pins.

[@davidchamlee8805]

Like the idea of the bending slots, however I would have one of the end two spaces notched with 1", 1/2" & 1/ 4" spacing as well to make those odd size box bends

[@leebannister3759]

What about making removable/adjustable teeth?

[@larrybud]

@@leebannister3759 certainly a much added complexity to the project.

[@SpaceMonkey23101]

Great suggestion - I was wondering how to deal with that. Thanks very much.

[@DaveWard-xc7vd]

I was intrigued by the notches that take the place of the removable fingers. Good example of keeping things simple.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@shirleypetchprapa8771]

I second that. Been looking for good alternative for making an outright finger brake.

[@robertsonroa9617]

Exelente buen vídeo amigo. Tremenda dobladora. Cuando haga la mía para graduar la apertura de entrada de lámina le colocó un bolantico o manivelas para no usar la llave de tuercas.👍

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@НиколайСубботин-ф6ч]

обзор класс...ну старина, я старый сварной, хоть на экране зайчиком не делал....итак почти слепой...а самодел, просто СУПЕР, мож сделаю......ГЛАЗАААААА......ха ха ха...

[@igoros54]

О, петли - навесы из Леруа ))) это ахххренительная точность гибки будет LOL

[@brucewilliams6292]

The slits you put into the top are a great idea. Thank you for the video.

[@kai4125]

Это только для тонких листов. 1мм не согнет на всю ширину, да и на половину тоже - нарезанный уголок очень прослаблен.

[@sakaarkan2569]

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[@TryThinkingAboutIt]

Brilliant. Too complex for me just now, but, give it a year or so..... Thanks. Before I forget: just about the tidiest metal bashing workshop I've ever seen.

[@weldingwithravi956]

Thanks for the video mate. It's great to see you making some of the most useful tools with perfection.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks a lot

[@chriswiseman3820]

great design, im going to modify it slightly to fit in a vice.

[@buynsell365]

EXCELLENT WORK !!! I love it. Especially those slots you put in there for making a perfect box. Going to try my hand at making one.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks a lot

[@gulbacisrafilova2352]

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[@AnuragKumar-ww3sy]

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[@AnuragKumar-ww3sy]

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[@roger55es]

Excellent sheet metal bending machine Well thought out and confortable while fabricating many works Thanks

[@IronManRestoration]

Glad you like it!

[@renatotrocandoconhecimento]

Ganhou o meu respeito. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Trainwheel_Time]

Love these and all. Its wonderful to make things like this. But realistically if I had a welder, a chop saw and bought all the steel to make this... Not to mention a big steel table to dedicate it to, I could probably just go down to harbor freight and afford to buy a brake for 150 bucks. I suppose it would depend on your situation. Nothing against it and I really love the video.

[@bigoldburb]

36" box is the biggest HF carries and it's $300 before any coupons. A 48" from other sources is $1,000 minimum on the low end.

[@mohammadnuruzzamanshikder3217]

Ma-sha-Allah very nice & smooth work brother

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks brother

[@francoaloisi7615]

I'm looking to make one of these, your idea is the best in my opinion

[@sgtbazza3632]

Best idea i have seen was cutting those slots in top bar to help folding. AAAA++++

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@jeffsharp2113]

Groove it out were the hinges go and turn them over so the axis is centered, you will get tighter bends that way. the hinges the way they are now swing out when you make a beak. But still nice job.

[@odairjosemayerthelau812]

Ficou bacana demais Chow de bola!! ❤️👏👏👏 Parabéns 👏👏👏👍👍

[@psv1600]

I like that kind of videos, clear, effective and accesible to work with simple tools, Thanks

[@ЕленаФрост-я1г]

Надо вместо гаек зажимных по краям, эксцентрики зажимные. Просто вразы быстрее и удобнее работать будет.

[@user-ui5gp8id6c]

Как это сделать самому?

[@mankey90]

Или гайки-барашки

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Enemies? 🤔 Perhaps a Google Translate issue, there.

[@koltonkinlicheene2297]

As of this moment I have no use for a metal sheet bender but I like watching metal work like this..

[@wadycarmona9144]

Excelente amigo Que tengas un buen día y que Dios te bendiga Gracias por compartir te hablo de Costa Rica puntarenas Me encantó la la dobladora de chapa Okay gracias

[@MrPhatNOB]

Love the gaps so can fold a box. Very well done 👍🏻

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks a lot

[@fasteddieskustoms]

But what if your bend is 22 3/8"? Your slots won't line up right?

[@Arthurchagasdacruzfe2318]

Belíssimo trabalho.

[@gomaasalm2236]

عمل اكثر من رائع سلمت يداك

[@lukasgodi7080]

Luxusní, takhle nějak jsem si to představoval a super že to vidím v reálu že to půjde.👏

[@isaiasbatistadasilva173]

Parabéns, ótimo trabalho

[@dwaynehope1689]

love the ability to do a full box

[@jamiltonsouto11]

Ficou ótima! Parabéns

[@dsmmnghomannargudi]

Nice idea, simple way presenting of making process and best remedy for bending sheet metals. Is it possible to bend 14 guage sheets with this one

[@larrysullivan6536]

Absolutely fantastic so easy made well done buddy love it I’ve got to make one of these cheers Larrysullivan in London

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks a lot

[@SkepticKritikCinik]

Многое иудрёно и лишние, но задумка и исполнение 👍

[@ezequielsilva2709]

Muito bom! 👏👏

[@omartodologo6227]

The simpler the better. Congratulations!

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you

[@gilsonsantos4261]

Gostei, parabéns!!

[@giulianolopez2179]

gran trabajo, felicitaciones . y gracias por compartir su conocimiento. saludos desde Perú

[@headtripindustries-aminor5657]

try the [8th century]... steel : 2500° F glass : 2700° F clue hint: ...[Chicago/Saint Petersburg]

[@cokhichetao72]

Bạn là bậc thầy rất thông minh sáng tạo. Tôi khâm phục bạn !

[@albervansobrinho4397]

Muito bom!!! Excelente!

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@cdas66]

Me encanto , excelente video, gracias por compartirlo, desde Córdoba Argentina

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you cheers

[@ОлДар-э1г]

Улыбнуло, особенно дверные петли, бесполезный инструмент. Только коробочки гнуть из жести.

[@mankey90]

И то с небольшими краями

[@enriquehoyos9101]

Gracias amigo justo lo que buscaba 👍 saludos desde Lima Perú

[@demetrius3308]

Петли слабые - посерьезней надо.

[@ЛевПетряшкин]

Для кровельного пойдёт.

[@EngineerDeelipKadpatil]

Very Nice work and extremely Beautiful fantastic idea. Thank you so much 💐💐✍️👌👌👍👍🙏🙏

[@carloscastillo9751]

Excelente dobladora gracias por compartir la idea saludos desde Valencia Venezuela

[@jhoelitzalopez1872]

Te felicito amigo desde Venezuela saludos y bendiciones para ti y tu familia

[@ncs353a]

Going to build one next weekend!

[@saulherreracoyac9249]

Muy bien, gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, saludos desde Puebla, México.

[@artgonzales5548]

That's amazing metal bender thanks for sharing.

[@JoseRodriguez-fo7wn]

Thanks for sharing !! ... The best machine that I saw...!!

[@metalicasjr858]

Excelente trabajo gracias por compartir Dios los bendiga siempre

[@МойВыбор-с6к]

Всё гениальное просто !

[@alimolina8769]

Buenas tarde hermano excelente herramienta gracias por compartir sus conocimientos saludo y muchas bendiciones desde Venezuela Edo Carabobo Ali Molina

[@NathanaelDestouches]

Super ! Merci pour le partage, je vais essayer de la fabriquer 🙂

[@waynepennington1]

Nice job on the fabrication and excellent result. Thanks for sharing.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@PauloGomesSantana-fj8cp]

Tá de parabéns top excelente trabalho amigo

[@bonafide2410]

great build. great video production

[@martinjoseph7029]

I've got a bunch of welding projects that I want to finish with my everlast welder but need a sheet metal bender. this would fit the bill perfectly.

[@IronManRestoration]

It’s nice

[@alexnicolaides9385]

I love it, great job,well made, man. Could you please draw diagram and write down list of materials needed.

[@saisaiselva9258]

அருமை

[@armandogarzon8441]

Me gustó su dobladora y usted es un genio lo felicito mi nombre es armando de Palmira valle Colombia

[@muhammadjonabdullo7482]

رائع جدا... 👍 سلام عليكم من أوزبكستان.

[@robertblalock5009]

Very nice Box/Pan break

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks!

[@giorgiolenzi4345]

Bella soluzione! A me basterebbe di larghezza massima m/m 200/250!

[@leandroblanco6907]

Excellent bender, I congratulate you. Up to what thickness of sheet metal is it possible to bend?

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you. 16 gauge

[@carlostomas5776]

Muito obrigado por demonstrar o seu trabalho, quantos mm consegue dobrar na sua quinadeira? 1,5mm, 2mm?

[@gmcontractor5612]

Asslamoalykum paa ji Zabardast job

[@IronManRestoration]

Wa Alekam Salam

[@michaelstroet9377]

Thank you it looks fantastic just what i need. Can you tell the size of the angle used if possible please.

[@ndylou591]

Vraiment incroyable ! Très bons travail !

[@BigE9973]

Well done sir! I'm going to try it😅

[@IronManRestoration]

Best of luck!

[@joseyeovannygonzalezrodrig2704]

Felicitaciones desde Venezuela ❤️

[@Reciclalotumismo]

Great job men...

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@garygerard4290]

Editing Dept. gets an A+ I'd think heavier hinges Would it have been a good idea to put in a few cuts in the angel to let you bend up boxes to odd sizes? Nice work

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@CreativeToolMistry]

Nice projects 👌👌👌

[@artgonzales5548]

amazing creation of yours kudos.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@josephburnham4621]

Love the idea. You really show us a great tool we can fabricate. Thanks

[@thomasd9237]

Very nice 👍👍 I want one ☺️ !!

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@3WR3030]

الصراحة جداً رهيبة 💪 اتمنى لك التوفيق 👍👍

[@orlandowilliams9978]

from jamaica great job the top should be able to unscrew for more angle nice work

[@ifell3]

This is the best one I think i've seen so far, all the principles are there. Do you think it has to be 5mm angle for sheet metal, would 3mm not do?

[@IronManRestoration]

Yes

[@ifell3]

@@IronManRestoration yes as in needs to be 5 mm

[@IronManRestoration]

Yes thank you

[@lauriepereida1147]

Very nice 👍 but if I could weld.. I wouldn't be thinking of bending metal

[@pedrodelgadillo1989]

Acabo de ver tu video yo soy un roofing contractor y es fantástico

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you

[@josephgragard3588]

All the stuff is beautiful

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you

[@mariorobertomontejorojas7551]

Gracias por su aporte bien explicado desde Colombia lo saludo

[@giovannitrezza3218]

Che spettacolo complimenti bel lavoro