Im looking at a finger brake for sale near me thats looks identical to this model from baliegh Heavy-Duty Metal Box and Pan Brake for Sale | Baileigh Industrial
The tag on it says 12 gauge and made in Taiwan, so same as the baleigh. Im wanting something that will bend 1/8 aluminum at 8' wide. If that bender does in fact bend 12 gauge at full width then it shouldn't be a problem. Im finding all kinds of conflicting information on the internet. One thing ive been reading is that it probably takes 2 strong men to make the bend. Im not so concerened about that as much as I am that it wont damage the brake or make the bend with a bunch of deflection in the work piece. I have an overhead hoist in my shop I could rig up to lifting the bending arm. Im hoping to hear from someone who has actually done it on a similar brake. I would just drive out with a test piece and give it a try but its about 5 hours away.
The tag on it says 12 gauge and made in Taiwan, so same as the baleigh. Im wanting something that will bend 1/8 aluminum at 8' wide. If that bender does in fact bend 12 gauge at full width then it shouldn't be a problem. Im finding all kinds of conflicting information on the internet. One thing ive been reading is that it probably takes 2 strong men to make the bend. Im not so concerened about that as much as I am that it wont damage the brake or make the bend with a bunch of deflection in the work piece. I have an overhead hoist in my shop I could rig up to lifting the bending arm. Im hoping to hear from someone who has actually done it on a similar brake. I would just drive out with a test piece and give it a try but its about 5 hours away.