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Old 12-10-2016, 09:39 AM
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Marcus,

Thanks for sharing the vise folder. I have bar folders and a 10' press brake, finger brake and a few other toys, but for some reason I'd never seen nor thought of a vise folder!

Trick and convenient!

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Old 12-10-2016, 10:25 AM
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Marcus,

Just review 500+ auctions on eBay under the search request "vise folder" - no joy!

Is that an OZ tool, or does it go by a different commercial name?

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Old 12-10-2016, 04:44 PM
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Marc,

I suspect the one shown is from Australian supplier Hare & Forbes http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Vic...sbrake-Benders. A quick eBay search for "vice bender" showed up three listings, all from Australian vendors though.

I can't imagine these aren't available elsewhere in the world but also can't imagine what other search term may help

Good luck.
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Old 12-10-2016, 06:12 PM
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Very nice work Marcus! It's amazing how time is spent doing the stuff that nobody will ever see. Quality work there!
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Old 12-11-2016, 03:26 AM
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Very nice work Marcus! It's amazing how time is spent doing the stuff that nobody will ever see. Quality work there!
Very true.
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Regarding the Vice Folder or Brake, I got mine many years ago from the UK as were not sold here back then. Can get them in the States as well and here are a couple of eBay ones.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kaka-6-Inche...EAAOSwbwlXDLTG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kaka-5-In-Vi...kAAOSwAvJXDLSz

I have the 6" version and it does have the 'blade' in segments so you can use it inside the ends of a channel etc.
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Old 12-11-2016, 09:09 AM
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Marcus got me searching Grizzly has one part number H3243. As always a master showing us the way.
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Old 12-17-2016, 05:54 AM
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Decided to make new bracing for the rear wall as wanted extra ones for the bigger cab. Folded up some galvanised sheet I had picked up off the street many years ago. For the ends I will fold the vertical tabs outwards just using pliers and turn the centre part down.


A bit neater and stronger with the ends done this way. The outer tabs are where I plug welded them to the underside of the main brace.


Even though it wasn't done this way factory, I have plug welded the braces to the rear wall for extra stiffness and to stop any vibration. I have 4 across the back now instead of the original three to help even more. The wall was zinc coated before adding the braces on top.


For the upper braces I need to clear the flange of the main brace. Just taped one gauge thicker pieces of scrap above and below where the step needs to go.


Clamped it hard in the vice and it created the step. I gave a quick extra hit with a bolster on the scrap piece to define the step a little more.


One little step formed. The other side will be done as well.


As any plug or spot welds would be visible in the upper section of the cab, because temperature changes would pull on them, I built the brace so it can be welded to the inside window flange instead. The extra bracing on the underside is to stop any flex as the radius around the window pressing stops me getting right up close.


The brace is plug welded on the inside of the window frame and will be sanded smooth. It is also plug welded the the main brace and the top roof frame. A automotive adhesive and sealer was also added under the brace flanges.


I can tell you this is one stiff rear wall now. Originally these were never upholstered and just painted body colour. I will be fully covering it with a heat and sound barrier and then fully lining it in matching upholstery to the rest of the cab. The inside will not be the utilitarian theme of the outside, but of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee donor instead.
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Old 12-17-2016, 08:32 PM
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Really nice Marcus! Top eye for detail.

A buddy showed me how to do a small joggle with a piece of 16swg about 40mm wide and 100mm long. The strip has a 3mm slot cut in to half way in the middle of the 100mm. You place the 'key' over the folded edge, starting at right angles, then just twist the 'key' flat depending on which way the joggle needs to sit. Clamp the whole lot up in a vice backed by a strip of 3mm to set the joggle, then give the displaced metal a smack with a flat hammer to finish.
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Really nice Marcus! Top eye for detail.

A buddy showed me how to do a small joggle with a piece of 16swg about 40mm wide and 100mm long. The strip has a 3mm slot cut in to half way in the middle of the 100mm. You place the 'key' over the folded edge, starting at right angles, then just twist the 'key' flat depending on which way the joggle needs to sit. Clamp the whole lot up in a vice backed by a strip of 3mm to set the joggle, then give the displaced metal a smack with a flat hammer to finish.
Can see how that would work. Thanks Richard.
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