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== Materials ==

=== Use for: ===
* Up to 22 Ga sheet metal (1/32")
* Mild Steel
* Soft Metals


=== Do not use for: ===
* Sheet metal exceeding 1/32" thickness
* Stainless steel
* High-carbon or Hardened steel
* Round or square stock

== Safety Hazards ==

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* Workpiece can unexpectedly snap

* Pinching injuries

* Cuts/scrapes from sharp edges and burrs

== Operation Notes ==


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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Metal_shop_brake.jpg|450px|Brake]]
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| colspan="2" | Metal Shop Sheet Metal Brake
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* Brake maximum capacity – 22 GA x 48” width

* Attached gauge wheel is used to judge if your material is appropriate for the machine.

* Spare parts, including an Allen wrench, are stored underneath.

* A 6 mm Allen wrench is used to adjust fingers. The proper size wrench will help to prolong the life of the screw heads.

== Basic Operating Instructions ==

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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Metal_shop_brake_parts.jpg|450px|Brake Parts]]
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| colspan="2" | Parts of the Brake
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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Metal_shop_brake_adjustments.jpg|450px|Brake Adjustments]]
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| colspan="2" | Adjusting the Brake
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* Align fingers by loosening all, then raising the apron to line them up. Re-tighten.

* Place sheet metal under fingers and position as needed.

* Use a 6 mm Allen wrench to adjust fingers 1/18” to 1/16” from edge. Material width from edge is a good rule of thumb.

* Lock your material by pressing both clamp handles down. (Left one is bent, and tricky)

* To bend sheet metal, grab Apron Handles and lift. (Remember, steel has spring-back.)

== Video ==

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4RWkf7eo1g '''Box and Pan Brake''']