Rust metal creation

DanStew · 08-02-2008, 07:30 PM

Decided i needed to make my self a sheet metal brake to build my trailer tub. It is only 24 inches wide, but i have enough steel that i can make a larger one if i need it. I still have to weld it together and add some handles

dirtoyboy · 08-03-2008, 05:27 AM

Cool!

DanStew · 08-03-2008, 12:57 PM

Well it isn't much of a rusty sculpture now.

And in action.

JasonWin · 08-03-2008, 01:18 PM

neat! I'd never think to build something like that.

**aviator** · 08-03-2008, 01:46 PM

sweet! very nice looking.
did you use a high heat paint on the brake?
I ask because you may find it easier to bend thicker stock if you use a torch and heat the bend point a bit.
Not that it makes any big difference.
You might consider submitting a how to article to out wiki. I'm sure a lot of members would be interested in how to make one themselves.

scuba · 08-03-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviator

I'm sure a lot of members would be interested in how to make one themselves.

He is correct

DanStew · 08-03-2008, 02:03 PM

The paint was just a can i had sitting on the shelf. I am not sure how good it will bend thick stuff, i jsut tried to bend some 1/8 stuff and the clamps holding the clamp metal down let go, give n iam not sure how tight i did have them. For thicker stuff i will probably make a press for my shop press. It does bend 20 gauge real easy. The stuff i ahve to bend for my trailer tub will be about 18 gauge. I will make a parts list for it and some instructions. It really was pretty easy. It jsut took me more time to visualize it from the pics i got online. The first pivot point i used was totally wrong so i had to redo that part. I will probably end up heating the thicker metal if i use this to bend it. As for the paint holding That top section was already scratching so paint isnt going to last since it is a friction surface. Oh well the blue looks much better than the rust

08-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
DanStew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 335	Rust metal creation Decided i needed to make my self a sheet metal brake to build my trailer tub. It is only 24 inches wide, but i have enough steel that i can make a larger one if i need it. I still have to weld it together and add some handles __________________ Dan Stewart 1952 CJ3a 1989 4Runner

08-03-2008, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
DanStew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 335	Well it isn't much of a rusty sculpture now. And in action. __________________ Dan Stewart 1952 CJ3a 1989 4Runner

08-03-2008, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,323	sweet! very nice looking. did you use a high heat paint on the brake? I ask because you may find it easier to bend thicker stock if you use a torch and heat the bend point a bit. Not that it makes any big difference. You might consider submitting a how to article to out wiki. I'm sure a lot of members would be interested in how to make one themselves. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

08-03-2008, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
DanStew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 335	The paint was just a can i had sitting on the shelf. I am not sure how good it will bend thick stuff, i jsut tried to bend some 1/8 stuff and the clamps holding the clamp metal down let go, give n iam not sure how tight i did have them. For thicker stuff i will probably make a press for my shop press. It does bend 20 gauge real easy. The stuff i ahve to bend for my trailer tub will be about 18 gauge. I will make a parts list for it and some instructions. It really was pretty easy. It jsut took me more time to visualize it from the pics i got online. The first pivot point i used was totally wrong so i had to redo that part. I will probably end up heating the thicker metal if i use this to bend it. As for the paint holding That top section was already scratching so paint isnt going to last since it is a friction surface. Oh well the blue looks much better than the rust __________________ Dan Stewart 1952 CJ3a 1989 4Runner

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