How to build a Mini Metal Brake

The mini metal brake/bending machine is an easy-to-build open project that requires no welding. An angle grinder, drill and taps are all you need to build it! The miniature size makes it easy to store in the workshop and is just perfect for my projects. If you need a bigger brake, use my plans and scale them up :)

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[nikodembartnik]

Two simple upgrade ideas:
1. Flat steel pieces to reinforce and help with bending thicker materials
2. Springs under the clamping profile on the M8 screws so that it automatically rises and makes it easier to load and unload material. Wanted to add the springs while building that but had no proper screws.

[MrEnescaliskan]

Watching you is truly enjoyable. All of your videos are inspiring. 🎉🎉🎉

[mrcortezz]

What a great video! You did a great job on your project. I am looking to purchase a brake but after seeing your video I will use your drawings and build one. Cheers🙂

[tinayoga]

I had the same problem with my drill a couple of days ago. I needed to drill one hole so I could mount a ethernet switch (not router) behind a desk. My battery for the drill was dead. I didn't want to wait so I took my old manual drill (like the one you used) and drilled the one hole I needed into the wood desk.

Nice project you made. I might make one like that myself. I normally just use a vice to bend metal. I had used a bender like that (bigger) at work. When bending thicker strips, like you did, it helps to bend near the hinge rather than the center.

[derekzimmerman]

You're the man, keep doing your thing.

[toyotaboyhatman]

Hand brake is a nice starter. A motorized press brake with a v-groove channel lets you make multiple tight bends to make more complicated geometry like toolboxes. always love your videos.

[reinholdu]

Nice ❤ ... it can't get _more easy_ and at the same time *MORE USEFUL*

[LapoCozzi]

Nice Niko! You are truly inspiring, i think we have the same age but you are so ahead. keep on, greetings from 🇮🇹

[Rouverius]

Wow, great accessible project. Thanks!

[C.Davidson]

Awesome idea and great video! Thanks for posting!

[adriankies]

Do takich projektów polecam użycie kątownika gorącowalcowanego, jest bardziej odporny na odkształcenia i kąt między prostopadłymi płaszczyznami jest ostrzejszy.

[SaitoGray]

Cool, i wondered where to find a affordable powder coating gun in Europe.
I'll keep a eyes on yours, my next project will probably need it !

[TomsBackyardWorkshop]

Careful marking with calipers. If they arent marking calipers you could damage them.

[Alien-Enemy]

Для держателя туалетной бумаги нужно применить фрезерный станок и кран. А в общем классный листогиб для мелочей.

[antonio.stefanelli]

Great project and very well illustrated, however you can have the same result with two "L" profiles in the vise.
Squeeze one inside the other and fold

[sierraecho]

Sheetmetal parts are a heck of fuck, with your CNC you can drill holes along the bending lines and basically bent the parts by hand you wouldn´t even need the brake. Or you can stribe along the bent line.

[noeaguinaga]

How about slow down and let someone see the front profile. You don't show what way the peice with the cut out is orientated? Thanks

[toddroles]

I am halfway through building your indymill...what speed and feeds do you use on that 3mm aluminum

[laupetre]

Do you have more details on your star tracker ? Couldn't find a video about the star tracker while searching for it on your channel

[joaodahora]

I will build your dremel cnc, you don't know if there is someone who built it
in Brazil?