Thought I would put pictures of couple tools that I have made. One is a heavy 12" shear that I built from scrap steel and had the blades heat treated. Good for shearing small aluminum parts.
Second is the 30" brake from scrap steel for forming Bearhawk stab ribs. Will make a "C" channel down to 3/8" wide and 30" long of up to .040 4130 steel. Using 3 bottle jacks for the clamping pressure needed. Got lazy and used a 16" cresent wrench instead of a handle, (Takes less Room). The tool in front of the 30" brake is a Bar Folder. Will also fold channels, but not heavy enough for 4130 steel, just aluminum.
Another picture of the homemade 8' brake for forming the Bearhawk spar webs.
Dan
Second is the 30" brake from scrap steel for forming Bearhawk stab ribs. Will make a "C" channel down to 3/8" wide and 30" long of up to .040 4130 steel. Using 3 bottle jacks for the clamping pressure needed. Got lazy and used a 16" cresent wrench instead of a handle, (Takes less Room). The tool in front of the 30" brake is a Bar Folder. Will also fold channels, but not heavy enough for 4130 steel, just aluminum.
Another picture of the homemade 8' brake for forming the Bearhawk spar webs.
Dan
