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Bending a siding corner.
This is the only bend in much it doesn t matter if you make the bend toward yourself or away.
Measure the area with a tape measure to determine the angle of the bend and how it is going to be made.
In from the edge and bend a 90 degree angle.
How to do it.
How to bend sheet metal without a brake.
Use the vinyl strip on the front of the brake to.
Push the metal.
The completed corner is shown in the last two photos.
Then bend the over hanging portion to a 90 degree angle with you hands.
How to bend sheet metal without a brake in 4 different methods with minimal or homemade tools.
Begin with the finished side down completely hem one edge still with the finished side down mark 1 1 2 inches from the hem.
Edge strip for corners.
A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint.
Start with the finished side up set the brake at about 3 in.
From the first bend hem the seam create the 3 4 in siding pocket using the brake as a gauge.
Make sure to center the piece along the width within the scrap.
Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface.
These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed.
Flip the sheet over and bend another 90 degree angle 3 4 in.
This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable.
When folding edges see first photo it is the edge that is placed in the bender.
Homeowners can perform the bending technique easily.
A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding.
Step 1 determine the size of the area where the bent piece of trim is going to be installed.
Not the sheet itself.
Follow standard safety procedures.
Here s how to do it.
Use scrap lumber to make a brake that is effective when only a few bends will be necessary.
The heat used to bend the trim can be extremely dangerous.
Bend up 90 degrees remove the sheet flip it around still finished side down and hem the other end.
