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Old 09-27-2016, 05:26 AM
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Default 10ft long 1-1/2" Flange

I need to make about 40 10 ft long 1-1/2" wide flanges in 18 gague steel. I ran across this cool little tool that is basically a hand held tipping die in the following link. Unfortunately, it is only rated for 22 gauge. I'm wondering if it would be reasonable to make one of similar design for the thicker gauge. Any thoughts? Or does someone have a better idea? I'm also going to see what one of the sheet metal companies would charge to do this, but I really like the idea of doing it myself.

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Old 09-27-2016, 07:15 AM
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Since you are only tipping, not bending, it might work. Else beef it up like others have done with low cost rollers and wheels.
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Old 09-27-2016, 08:04 AM
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The roofing Co. next to me uses those , they say they work really well . But they also made a heavier one for thicker material .
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Old 09-27-2016, 08:38 AM
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400 feet, probably at least 3 passes. That's a quarter mile of hand tipping. Probably better fine someone with a 10' brake.
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Old 09-27-2016, 09:25 AM
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400 feet, probably at least 3 passes. That's a quarter mile of hand tipping. Probably better fine someone with a 10' brake.
Given the length, you're correct that I would be better off finding someone with the correct brake, but I'm really temped to do it myself just to see if I can.
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Old 09-27-2016, 09:49 AM
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I'd do one, just to prove it to myself, but hire it out. Too bad you're not where I am. I have a 10' press brake that will easily handle 8' pieces of 11 gauge.

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Old 09-27-2016, 07:50 PM
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The roofing Co. next to me uses those , they say they work really well . But they also made a heavier one for thicker material .
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Looks handy but must be used for smaller efforts like dormers, flashing and similar finishing, not an entire roof? Continuously changing and resetting would also be an aggravation to keep the flanges & pan widths consistent, just like the adjustable pan machines.
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Old 09-29-2016, 03:51 AM
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That is not a bad tool at all. Wonder if it can curved flanges as well.
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