How to Use Aluminum Bending Brakes
- 1). Determine the angle at which you want to brake the metal and adjust the brake angle knob on the side of the brake body. Cut the section of metalout or otherwise prepare the metal to be bent by removing any burrs or sharp edges.
- 2). Slide the aluminum into the jaws of the brake so that it lays flat.
- 3). Grab the top of the metal with the pliers and pull toward you gently at first. The metal should bend, but only bend it as far as it goes without forcing it. If you need to, reposition the metal and redo the bend.
- 4). Perform the bends slowly in order to ensure even, decent looking corners. If you work too quickly, you run the risk of denting or bending the metal.
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