Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Here is a simple Sheet Metal folder, or Brake that can be easily made at home with a few basic tools. The design is fairly common if you look on the inter webs. Despite the fact I used a Metal Lathe, the hinge can be bought off the shelf at most hardware stores. You will need a welder however and some metal cutting tools like a grinder, oh and a big hammer........comes in handy :)
The measurements of the steel used for the build of this folder are as follows;
Stationary Bed - 100 x 75 x 8 mm Angle
Bending Bar - 50 x 50 x 5 mm Angle
Clamping Bar 2 pieces of 40 x 40 x 5mm Angle
The bed length for bending is 800mm
Threaded Rod is M16
The thickness of steel I bent in my trials was 1mm sheet and 3mm Flat bar (25 w x 3mm). Did the job with ease.
I mad some mistakes in this build and I showed those and what I did to correct them. This folder will probably feature in up coming video's
If you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments below. Thanks for watching.
Here is a simple Sheet Metal folder, or Brake that can be easily made at home with a few basic tools. The design is fairly common if you look on the inter webs. Despite the fact I used a Metal Lathe, the hinge can be bought off the shelf at most hardware stores. You will need a welder however and some metal cutting tools like a grinder, oh and a big hammer........comes in handy :)
The measurements of the steel used for the build of this folder are as follows;
Stationary Bed - 100 x 75 x 8 mm Angle
Bending Bar - 50 x 50 x 5 mm Angle
Clamping Bar 2 pieces of 40 x 40 x 5mm Angle
The bed length for bending is 800mm
Threaded Rod is M16
The thickness of steel I bent in my trials was 1mm sheet and 3mm Flat bar (25 w x 3mm). Did the job with ease.
I mad some mistakes in this build and I showed those and what I did to correct them. This folder will probably feature in up coming video's
If you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments below. Thanks for watching.
