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Re: Sheet Metal Brake

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Originally Posted by Basel A View Post
Interesting, thanks for the tips. We'll definitely keep an eye out for that then.

We've had relative success with lots of tube designs, but this year discovered just how quickly we can put things together with plasma-cutting and bending. Having a brake in-house would accelerate that to another level.

And yes, I did mean 3', although I suppose that's included under "at least 3 inches"



Good tip, thanks. How long have you had it? It has held up well?



The previous thread mentioned Pexto as a good brand. Is it this one?
we have had the Baileigh about 2 years
lots of dings and scratches because it is not hardened but the rest is fine

it will easily bend .125 5052.
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