DIY Sheet Metal Brake / Bender for the Truck Camper Project!

Today I'm making a large DIY Sheet Metal Brake for the purpose of bending aluminum sheets for the Truck Camper Project.... although I'm quite sure I'll end up using it for all sorts of future projects! In the video I'll show my process of taking an old (and free) I-beam and design a bending mechanism around it. And in turn, this 'little' side project will help me to get back on track to bring you the next part of the Truck Camper Project!

Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions you might have!
-Joe

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[MannyFontes]

Joe, you never disappoint with your projects...Can't wait to see the truck camper when it's done!👍

[roseapple]

Mr. Joe, you blow my mind on how you create a tool to help you on a project. This is amazing. Thank you for sharing and God Bless you and your family. 🥰👍👍👍👍👍

[rickcassell]

Once again, what a great addition to your toolbox. Wouldn’t expect any less from your skills 👍👍

[markrjones]

I love it! Going to build a utility/camper shell, but don't have all of the necessary tools. Build the tools! I know you are making firefighters proud everywhere! Hope all is well out your way, Joe.

[WA-egft]

Tools make a ton of difference.
Looks great so far

[garystephens]

You my sir are amazing. Your skills are unbelievable. I love how self sufficient you are. I regret I didn't learn more skills and pass skills along to my sons. Not dead yet though and trying to learn what at can at 54.

[jalapenolover]

Bendonomics sheet metal brake coming to a store near you! Love it

[outdooreng]

What a nice gift 👍🏻👍🏻
I just began sheet metal brake project and i stuck on the hinge location
Not centered and unfortunately i cut too much then confused and burned out
And throw everything on the ground
After watching this video i hope I got some motivation to fight back

[tompritch]

Nice job, the break bender I used in machine shop. The arm that you lift had a counter weight to ease the bending process. But for your application that works great. Thanks for sharing

[lorenbush]

Thanks I actually have been thinking about building one of those, that looks like it turned out nice. Thanks and God bless you guys too.

[shawnfromportland]

the design and engineering of the press looks really legit

[stuartkorte]

Thanks for tip on the I-beam. I have an odd length one that I just found a use for. 😊
Since the A frame truss is the norm on brakes, I’d like to see a video short on how well your solution works.
Another simple addition would be welding nuts behind the ends of the top piece. Put a bolt in to adjust and hold the forward/backward spacing.

[Shed.therapy]

Just picked up some material from the scrap yard to build a sheet metal brake! This is about the same length I’m building too! I need to build some stuff for my flatbed.

[blackberryhideout]

Sometimes we gotta make something so we can make something. ❤

[steffwicker]

It’s always so fun to see what you come up with next! You have an amazing mind 👏🏻👍🏻

[tomtruesdale]

Very nicely done on that brake/bender. You will use it more than you figure now.

[СергейДеркач-ую]

Awesome bending tool!!! But inch measurement system drives me crazy!!! Best regards from Russia!!!

[kenlutter]

Being a sheet metal mechanic for over 30 years. I say you did a great job. Yuo sir are very innovative.

[MaryBrownForFreedom]

My cheap 36" Harbor Freight brake used a heavy and solid bar across the top of the work piece to clamp it, going from memory but it was 2x1" with one side beveled 45 degrees to make bends past 90...

[catgynt]

Another great design and build. Thanks for sharing this video. Like the addition of protractor on the edge; a handy visual reference. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Peace brother