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I would like to make a 3-in-1 sheet metal shear/cut/roll machine. I'd like on that is about 18" wide. The 12" ones are a little small, and the 24" ones are really expensive. I was not able to find anything easily in an internet search. Do such plans exist? I'm looking for something along the lines of the JRW sheet metal brake: no welding, just steel plate and rod, with common fasteners.
I don't really need a roller (famous last words, I know), so not sure if that makes it easier or not.
I'm using a small vise-mounted set of anvils to bend sheet metal. I cut it with my bandsaw and then sand the edges straight (ish). I've started a new job and no longer have easy access to a metal shop with a brake and shear. If I start teaching Engineering, maybe I'll be able to get something.
The cheapest machine I was able to find was this one, at $306:
It's only 12" wide. There are many other companies selling what appears to be this same one, with different color paint jobs and price points.
I did find a smaller shear/brake, but I think it was 8" wide. HF has a 30" wide 3-in-1 for about $500, but they are not available for awhile and that's too big for my needs and garage anyway. There is currently nothing on CL or FBMP.
I downloaded the SolidWorks file for the JRW machine, but there were no part files, just the assembly; you need both in order to work with it. I thought I might add fingers and at least get that feature, then work on some way of adding a shear.
Seems like there could be plans for a 3-in-1. Anyone got any ideas?
I don't really need a roller (famous last words, I know), so not sure if that makes it easier or not.
I'm using a small vise-mounted set of anvils to bend sheet metal. I cut it with my bandsaw and then sand the edges straight (ish). I've started a new job and no longer have easy access to a metal shop with a brake and shear. If I start teaching Engineering, maybe I'll be able to get something.
The cheapest machine I was able to find was this one, at $306:
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I did find a smaller shear/brake, but I think it was 8" wide. HF has a 30" wide 3-in-1 for about $500, but they are not available for awhile and that's too big for my needs and garage anyway. There is currently nothing on CL or FBMP.
I downloaded the SolidWorks file for the JRW machine, but there were no part files, just the assembly; you need both in order to work with it. I thought I might add fingers and at least get that feature, then work on some way of adding a shear.
Seems like there could be plans for a 3-in-1. Anyone got any ideas?