Since it almost always bends crooked i end up rebending and generally just.
Diy siding brake.
Simple sheet metal brake.
A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding.
X research source this project will help you build a simple sheet metal brake for bending small work for those who prefer to do it yourself.
I love working with metal but i ve always struggled to get perfect 90 bends.
Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary.
Professional siding crews and heating ventilating air conditioning hvac technicians may work with metal brakes on a daily basis and can justify purchasing a metal brake as a legitimate cost of doing business.
Generally i ll stick the piece to be bent in the vise and smack it around until it s bent.