Sheet Metal Brakes

Neal Jackson · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 12:07 AM

Any suggestions on the best all around sheer/brake setup for auto interior and engine compartment bending?

Maybe something from Harbor Freight?

Thanks!

Steve R · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 04:58 AM

Neal,
You might want to watch the auction ads in your local paper and try to score a nice used one.

scottj · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 05:48 AM

Neal,
I found a 6' for $695 at www.midamericanonline.com. It's not a shear, but a chalk line and a pair of large hand shears works for me.
Scott

rbray · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 07:58 AM

Neal,
I have had some success with this machine.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...011&startrow=1

Costs about $300.00 and is a combination brake, slip roll and sheer.

I also bought a bead roller form harbour freight for about a 100 bucks on sale.

rbray · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 08:02 AM

Here is a picture of the machine. I have also seen it for sale at Harbor Freight.

ENTDOC · #6 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 08:09 AM

I got the 179.00 brake from HF and it works great.it often goes on sale for 139.00. the combo brake in the photo above is also on sale now foer 269.00 I think. chuck

Neal Jackson · #7 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 11:30 PM

Thanks, Guys! I am checking with Harbor Freight and some local sources.

Roger, How wide is the combo unit you have? Your work looks great!

rbray · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 11:04 AM

Neil,
The combo I have the 30" wide . Seems to be just about right for doing interior work. I highly reccommend the bead roller, it reall "dresses up " the work.

How is the Cheeta coming along .. any pictures.
Roger