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Old 09-02-09, 03:00
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Hi all.

I stopped in at Princes Auto today to pickup one of their metal brakes. Wouldn't you know it they had jsut put them on sale. I got a 30" one for just under $40 with taxes. The box says the max is 17gauge but I was able to bend 16gauge with it for some carrier bits Im working on.

The only thing they don't tell you is that you need to buy2 or more clamps. This holds one of the parts down while you bend the part.

Just wanted to pass on an opportunity for some savings.
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Old 10-02-09, 05:09
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If your sheet metal brake bends armour plate for your carrier, be careful that the arms control guys don't find out. Too many guys rely on Princess Auto for their livelihood (and manly shopping pleasure) to see them shut down.
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Old 12-02-09, 06:09
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If it could bend 1/4 plate id be impressed. Somehow I know Im not strong enough and neither is the bench its bolted to.

LIke I said $30 is pretty cheap for one of these and it does work.
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Old 18-02-09, 11:08
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Hi
I going to day to buy the one on sale it ben up tu 36in and 16gau hop they have it on stock 90$ special
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Old 19-02-09, 00:26
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Hi
Juste got this from Princess Auto getting ready for the spring
This is good for 36in and up to 16gau for 250$cdn


12 tonne press for only 115$cnd

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