40 Inch Box and Pan Brake Built For Real World Shop Use Handles 12 Gauge Mild Steel Up To 135 Degree Bends With Stop Rod For Repeatable Production Bends Hardened Die For Durable Finishes Easy Blade Gap Adjustment For Precise Pro Grade Bends

40 Inch Box and Pan Brake for Single-Unit Precision Bends
✔️ 40 inch long box and pan brake for 12-gauge steel to 135°

This 40 inch finger brake is a rugged, hand-operated sheet metal tool designed for precise formation of tanks, pans, and boxes in shop environments. It uses a stop rod for repeatable bends, a hardened bending die for long life, and an adjustable blade gap to handle different gauges.

✅ 40 in (1016 mm) bending bed for full-width operations
✅ Bends up to 12-gauge mild steel (16-gauge stainless) across full length
✅ 135-degree max bend with stop rod for repeatable production
✅ Includes 11 hardened fingers in assorted widths for tanks, pans, boxes
✅ Hardened bending die for durable finishes and long life
✅ Simple blade gap adjustment to match gauge
✅ Spring-loaded cylinder aids lifting apron at full capacity
✅ Foot-controlled clamp frees hands for setup and alignment

💡 What is a 40 inch box and pan brake used for in sheet metal fabrication?

A handy tool for shaping sheet metal into tanks, pans, and enclosures with repeatable bends.

- Forming long, shallow bends with precise radii - Reproducing bends across multiple parts using the stop rod - Adjusting blade gap to handle different gauge sheet metal - Durable results from hardened die and fingers