I created a small brake for the HF 20 ton

[gbfan10]

I wanted a way to bend smaller pieces of metal. After searching online, I decided to build this. It still needs some refinement, but it bends great so far. One thing I need to come up with, is a way to ensure I am not bending past 90 without removing the piece.

 

[NASTYZEN]

Thats going to come in handy.
You may want to add a 1/4'' or more plate between the jack and tube contact point to spread the load. Or your going to dent the tube.Couple inches wide should to the trick.

 

[Zeke]

Looks good. If I was adding any more plates, I'd step a couple like a low pyramid.

AFA s not bending past 90º you can place a strip in the tray so it bottoms out at 90. Different strips for different thicknesses.

 

[liquidh8]

That is pretty cool! Did you find plans or something for it online?

 

[Jswain]

More pictures needed! Looks awesome, beats a vice and BFH!!

 

[astroracer]

Similar to SWAG's press brake bender.
https://swagoffroad.3dcartstores.com/20-TON-Press-Brake-Heavy-Duty-DIY-Builder-Kit-_p_42.html
I got one of these and it will do 5/8th's plate... 1/2" is cake.
Mark

 

[liquidh8]

Nice, I have never seen that website before. Thank you for the link.

 

[gbfan10]

My brother got me the knife and die from scrap at work, and then I made it after the Swag model. I can flip the die around to bend different angles. I've been using it a lot. Just last night I bent up a tow bar for my Otter Ice fishing sled. Saved about $60

I have to add return springs, so it lifts the knife back up when done.

 

[liquidh8]

That is a cool design. There seem to be 3 different types available on the website. While I fab most of my stuff, something like that I would just buy. I am SOOOO backed up in my car restorations,

 

[1upmoto]

Nice, just got the swag offroad one in the mail.

 

[motobilt]

Nice setup. It will certainly help you save time in the shop.

Dan

 

[dv8customs]

I have the SWAG finger break, made quite a few brackets with it recently and it does a great job

https://scontent-a-dfw.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/q88/s720x720/1525548_10152080429994190_73113406_n.jpg

These are 3/16" plate about 8" long

https://scontent-b-dfw.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q75/s720x720/1607076_703196573048592_392373093_n.jpg

Also bent up these upper shock mounts and bag brackets out of 3/16

https://scontent-b-atl.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q84/s720x720/1524866_707416139293302_942950322_n.jpg

 

[Steroblan]

Nice Job gbfan! I got the Swag HD unit and love it. I need to make a jig for shorter piece bends though.

 

[liquidh8]

dv8customs, looks good. I'm interested in what you are building there.

 

[dv8customs]

dv8customs, looks good. I'm interested in what you are building there.

Top photo is compressor mounts on a 5 gallon air tank for the air ride suspension on a '72 C10. Second photo is the rear suspension setup.

 

[liquidh8]

'72 C10, nice. I only ask because I am a car guy, and I was interested in that suspension and the mods you are doing. Didn't know if you had a build thread somewhere for it.

Sorry to jack the thread.

 

[raddksn]

I'm working on one of these right now, should have it done tommorow!