An issue with the 36-inch Central Machinery metal brake is that the metal lip on the bending mechanism can slip underneath thicker gauge sheet metal instead of bending it.

It’s a build that any experienced hacker could whip up in an afternoon and be pumping out basic sheet metal parts by sundown, and requires no welding to boot.

Dive deep into the workings of the Hydraulic Press Brake, one of the most powerful tools used in sheet metal forming and bending. Whether you're a professional metalworker or a DIY enthusiast, ...

Operators and press brakes must know sheet metal like the back of their hands, they must be able to react to changes and to adapt to it to guarantee the best result.

If you're in the market for bending some sheet metal, you'll need a Metal Brake. Harbor Freight offers a number of models, so which size will you need?