The metal should bend but only bend it as far as it goes without forcing it.
How to bend sheet metal without a brake.
Showing how i bend steel plate without using a brake.
Grab the top of the metal with the pliers as the section you heated cools off and pull towards you gently at first.
You can use a tape measure or ruler to measure the thickness of your sheet metal.
This video will show you how to do it and hopefully save you some money.
If you need to reheat the metal and redo the bend.
The bend won t be quite as sharp but suitable bends can be made for many construction projects without using a brake.
If your sheet metal is too thick you may need special machinery like a brake or a torch to bend your sheet into the desired shape.
Determine the thickness of your sheet.
There are many ways to get the job done without having all of the tools.
Bend sheet metal without a brake.
This measurement will be necessary for calculating your bend allowance.
Stacey demonstrates a technique of how to bend a sheet of metal using a vise and 2 4 s.
I have never tried this method but if you don t have a metal brake this may work fine.
Showing how i bend steel plate without using a brake.