bracket forming punch/die

[Frank S]

I have a small run series of some brackets to make and they all need to be very close to identical.
I could have used a bender for these easy enough but decided to just press them in a single operation by making a simple punch & die for my shop press

[NortonDommi]

Worth the investment, probably more consistant and quicker than a bender as well.

[DIYer]

Thanks Frank S! We've added your Punch and Die for Bracket Forming to our Metalworking category,
as well as to your builder page: Frank S's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Punch and Die for Bracket Forming by Frank S

tags: punch, die

[Frank S]

Worth the investment, probably more consistant and quicker than a bender as well.

I felt that it would be on all counts.
I made 4 brackets all turned out like soldiers in formation. When I get ready for the production run I will mount the punch and the die to the shop press and since my press is pneumatic over hydraulic it doesn't wear my arm out having to pump the handle

[wizard69]

It would be nice to see a video of this in action. Metal forming dies like this can be well worth the time and investment.

[Frank S]

It would be nice to see a video of this in action. Metal forming dies like this can be well worth the time and investment.

Sorry, if you need movies call Spielberg I very rarely do vids because they are too much hassle I also rarely watch tool vids done here unless I can do them at 2x speed and skip through most of the content.

[Skun Knuckles]

Very effective for multiple parts.
I whole heartedly agree with your comments about videos.
It’s rare to find any that are short and to the point, I already know how to cut ,grind,machine and weld, I do it every day I don’t need to relive it again at night after I’ve knocked off.
Flicking through photos is much better.