Endacy
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I am going to make a folder, I have looked at all the threads on here and at the Miller Welding website and few others. I have come to the conclusion that a 600mm folder is a reasonable size to build. I have a fair amount of material to choose from:
Currently I am thinking the 'base' that everything attaches to and forms the 'bed' will be 100 or 125mm steel channel, could also be some 100x50 box.
The top 'clamp' I have a piece of 50x50x5 (or possibly 6mm thick, I'll check) angle which I plan to weld 50x5 flat into to make a triangle. Using angle allows me to grind the edge to a point for proper 90° bends.
The hinged bit with handles, I thought some 50x20 solid bar, with a piece of flat welded to the back, perpedicular to the 50mm side to brace it against flexing.
Will these materials be man enough for a 600m bender capable of 1.2mm steel sheet? Should I be thinking bigger materials, or smaller tool? I could build it all from 100mm and 125mm steel channel, but it would weigh more than me probably, however if that's what it needs...
Currently I am thinking the 'base' that everything attaches to and forms the 'bed' will be 100 or 125mm steel channel, could also be some 100x50 box.
The top 'clamp' I have a piece of 50x50x5 (or possibly 6mm thick, I'll check) angle which I plan to weld 50x5 flat into to make a triangle. Using angle allows me to grind the edge to a point for proper 90° bends.
The hinged bit with handles, I thought some 50x20 solid bar, with a piece of flat welded to the back, perpedicular to the 50mm side to brace it against flexing.
Will these materials be man enough for a 600m bender capable of 1.2mm steel sheet? Should I be thinking bigger materials, or smaller tool? I could build it all from 100mm and 125mm steel channel, but it would weigh more than me probably, however if that's what it needs...
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