To define the bend region and reduce the force required to bend a part out of sheet metal down to something you can handle without a brake press, slots can be cut at the bending line to ...

We don’t intend to duplicate all that knowledge here, but rather give you, the home fabricator and 4x4 nut, some information and tools to help you bend metal for whatever project you see fit.

Harbor Freight's lineup of Central Machinery brand metal brakes, one of the many brands owned by Harbor Freight, includes three models capable of bending sheet metal ranging from 30 to 36 inches.

Despite its lower review score, the Central Machinery 30-inch 3-in-1 sheet metal tool is worthy of consideration. Having the ability to shear and bend up to 20-gauge mild steel 30 inches wide with ...