metal working tools

[comedtech63]

  Hello everyone

I need to do floor work on my  1940 dodge business coupe , the work will include making braces , rocker panel work and a lot of bends

I have been interested in getting the swag offroad  heavy duty finger brake to use in my shop press , just wondering if anyone has any experience in using this set up ?

 

MD4WW5VA

[Plymouthy Adams]

it that was a link to the tool...could not open it to view your proposed purchase.....

I have a 2 foot brake for small stuff, an 8 foot brake for the larger panels.....bead roller, with 7 dies including shears...shinker/stretcher beater bag and lots and lots of hammers and couple hand brakes and the ole oxygen acetylene heat forming tool.....still not enough but so far I have gotten by with this...maybe not time effective but not in the business to make money...

[medium_jon]

@Plymouthy Adams : I've been thinking of getting a bead roller -- but not for car use. I'm trying to learn how to do some metal working. What one do you have?

[Plymouthy Adams]

dropped you a PM...it is the HF 34104

[knuckleharley]

2 hours ago, comedtech63 said:

  Hello everyone

I need to do floor work on my  1940 dodge business coupe , the work will include making braces , rocker panel work and a lot of bends

I have been interested in getting the swag offroad  heavy duty finger brake to use in my shop press , just wondering if anyone has any experience in using this set up ?

 

MD4WW5VA

Something wrong with that link.

[comedtech63]

sorry guys this should be the correct link

http://www.swagoffroad.com/20-TON-Finger-Brake-Heavy-Duty-DIY-Builder-Kit_p_86.html

[Plymouthy Adams]

you ca build an 8 footer for under approx. 375.00  

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 23, 2017 by Plymouthy Adams

[comedtech63]

Plymouth Adams

very nice brake , but just don't have  the space for that size   and I  like the idea of having the fingers to make pans and also like the heavy duty capacity for brackets

thanks

[Plymouthy Adams]

the bracket ability I would like also.....so far I just keep a good stock of different angle iron and build from that...I have a metal shop in the next town over.....if it is on the floor and I am talking heavy clutter here...pick it up, combine all the stock you care for....weight and pay....excellent for me as I do not have to buy x lengths..

Edited August 23, 2017 by Plymouthy Adams

[Los_Control]

I looked at a home made brake on the internet once, Was just about 24" long and mounted like a stinger in your trucks hitch.

Something small and portable like that would get a lot of use from me.

Alas, lost the link and never found another 

[Plymouthy Adams]

I have YET to make a rocker panel with the brake I built......I have used it to flash all the exposed wood on the barn in galvanized metal, built my barn doors and bending/cross hatching  my metal when installing my home AC unit, even used it to make my spillways for my driveway culvert ....in time I will use it for the cars..