Ok so was bored this afternoon and was thinking that it would be nice to have a press brake. I have seen the ones that are online and thought that they look easy enough, so i sat down and drew one up on Sketchup. I went to the garage and looked around to see what all i had for metal to work with and drew this design off what i have, i have not built it yet but will be tomorrow. You are welcome to change whatever you want to suit your needs.
Sketchup is a free program that can be downloaded from google. I will upload the file so you can change it as you want, it is a full 3D file and everything can be printed in 1 to 1 or full size and used as a template.
Also if you build this i would like to see pics so please post them up on here.
I still need to figure out how to post the sketchup file on here if anyone knows please help me on that.
Tools needed
3/4” drill bit, drill press, mill or grinder if you are good, welder, metal cutting saw or plasma cutter.
Metterai list
11” of 3/4” round bar
5” of 1”OD - 3/4”ID Dom tube
40” of 1/4” x 1/4” angle
20” x 5/8" x 3” flat bar
22 1/2” x 1” x 8” flat stock
2 return springs
