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Baileigh metal brake worth it

Jesse6869

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What are your experiences with metal brakes I’m a Hobbyist would like to do more metal fab but don’t wont to limit myself. This seems a little steep but i bought a 24” Woodward and i need to bent something 29” so now I’m thinking of upgrading, thoughts and ideas would be appreciated
https://www.baileigh.com/finger-bra...MIr97YnrjB7AIV1AiICR0Ykw3mEAQYASABEgIcNfD_BwE


If you have a little time start watching Craigslist... A commercial grade 48" finger brake recently sold in Stockton for $900...

Currently theres a 10' unit for sale here in Modesto for a little more than what the 50" unit you linked...

https://modesto.craigslist.org/hvo/d/modesto-sheet-metal-brake/7212513622.html
 
Yes I’ve just started looking just wanted some opinions
 
As noted Facebook Market place, craigslist or kijji. Search them religiously. Pending what you want to do and how often go big or go home. These 12 footers cost me more to have delivered than I paid for them. I also have a 4' Brown/Boggs air shear and an 8' brake.
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I bought a Grizzly 48 finger brake last year, it works really well and I am very happy with it.
 
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tls/d/inglewood-sheet-metal-chicago-finger/7216454262.html

This one would require a long drive & it's about the same $$$ but it's designed to handle 12 ga steel... It's a serious tool...

If your willing to drive there are a decent number of brakes for sale in the LA area, from cheap to $$$$

The one I listed impresses me cause sometimes I like to work with heavier steel...

Heres the lighter duty version for $1000 less
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/tls/d/chatsworth-chicago-dries-krump-3ft-14/7208644668.html

Want cheap? Still a 48" brake
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/d/menifee-box-and-pan-finger-break-metal/7215270180.html
 
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