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  1. Default Press for the brake. $35 total, that was for the jack.

    Here are some pictures of the press. The middle bottom and frame. Not sure what order they are in cause I can not figure out upload.

    Top of frame
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    base shelf
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    Spring locations
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    Complete no sanding no paint but can use it
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    Brake added
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    1/4" piece bent, did 1/2 to and it cracked
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    Middle for jack before welding. They are no in order sorry
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    Well it got paint yesterday. Could not pick a color. Took hunter green and sunny yellow. A lot of yellow. Match the welders now. lol

    Added a place for jack handle
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    Used rustoleum
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    All done.

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    The handles on the sides were bent on the press with the brake I made too

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    Nice! What is the largest width you can bend? I would love to build one that could bend 3'-4' pieces of 12 gauge.
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    So far 1/2" by 2 I have done with no problem. Last post I did in the brake thread was 6"x1/4" with no problem either. It is pretty strong.

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    Your projects look good, whats next on your build list?

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    Scooter,

    I fixed a clamp for my Dad last night. A cheap plastic Harbor Freight one now steel on one end. Will post picture in a second.

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    Oh yea I will be fixing a poolman's trailer tonight will try to get picture.

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    Where did you get the jack at Harbor Freight? I can deffinately see this on my build list very soon
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    The jack is from Harbor Freight. Itwas $34.95 on sale.

    Poolman backed out but welded a 22' trailer tounge last night. Will try and to get pictures today. Not much work just to stop it from rattling.

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