Leave backing on the tape on metal ductwork.
How to bend sheet metal for ductwork.
Peel off part of the backing.
Cross braking is done using benders like this one from roto die.
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Slide the backing up and over the pipe.
To remove irregularity or improve uneven bends place a hardwood piece lengthwise along the bend and hit the bend with increased strength using a heavy duty hammer or mallet.
Simple sheet metal bender using a hand roller clamps and plywood.
A second bend is made across this initial one leaving an x impression on the sheet.
V notches are the bending notches on straight duct on slip drive.
In some cases as with thicker sheet of metal you may need to use a sheet metal brake to apply your bend.
To form the operator marks the bend line on the sheet as a guide then lines it up with punch tip and performs a shallow bend.
Cut a piece of foil tape to length.