Log Splitter Converted To “Brake” Steel

Log Splitter Converted To “Brake” Steel WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous I made a press brake to fit my log splitter that lets me bend metal without the need for another expensive machine ” says Forrest Robinson Westmoreland N H “I can use 3 different V-shaped brackets with it depending on the thickness of the metal I want to bend The biggest of them can bend 1/4-in thick 16-ga steel ” says Robinson Each V-shaped piece is welded to a 1-in thick steel plate that rests against the splitter’s push plate The welded-together blocks are held in place on both sides by a pair of big set screws To convert back to splitting wood Robinson loosens the set screws and then pulls the press brake off the push plate “I’ve used it to bend steel up to 5 in wide and 1/4 in thick and to bend 1/2-in round stock to form handles for my wood burning stove The splitter’s 5 hp electric motor has plenty of power ” says Robinson Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Forrest A Robinson Rt 12 Westmoreland N H 03467 ph 603 399-4815

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