Just found this build/mod. You do a great job of showing what you did specifically and why. Much better than the dudes who snap their fingers and all the piece parts are cut/drilled/tapped. I previously made a straight brake, but I'm looking at your work, as I've come to the conclusion that I need a finger brake more, so mods are in order. Thanks and good job
Hello Beefman, that's great you enjoyed the video. I tried to depict and explain all the important parts the best I could by repeating the process and labeling. You can make one like mine if not better. I have made 3 since then for friends and each one is a little bit different. Thanks for watching my video and for the positive comments. Good luck with your project 👍
Wow! 87 years old is such a huge accomplishment of its own. 📣Congratulations! With the most humble intention, I hope my video motivates you and gives you ideas in completing your ideas on mods to your brake build. Thanks for your like comment and for watching. Enjoy the build!
Bruce, your welcome, I'm better at doing then talking. Hope this video builds confidence in all and is helpful. Positive feedback and subs make want to share all my builds. Thanks for watching
Thanks SW Fab, glad you liked it. Yes, it is a great functional tool and has come in handy for decorative copper wood post caps and other projects. Liked your comment and thank you for watching my video.
Very nice improvement to a HF tool. It would take a bit of figuring to drill and thread holes so that all the fingers interchange anywhere along the upper front of the brake (bolt hole edge distance). Yes, more holes but it would add versatility and eliminate the need to number the fingers. Thanks for posting this.
Stovebolt, I thought about configuring more holes for that exact reason. I just figured numbers for a small Brake. Thanks for the like comment and watching my video.
Very nice job. It brings back memories of 7th grade shop. One suggestion if you build another is to space the holes for attaching the fingers evenly. The fingers, as built, must be placed in your original configuration. By using an even spacing you can arrange the fingers to suit your needs.
Hey Robert, I never had a 7th grade, but that is good advice thank you for that. There was a point in my build I thought of doing tha, but, do to the size of each finger I estimated I would need more holes. That might compromise various things and would need to make other Mods in the build. Good idea and comment thanks for watching.
Back at yah there feller ! Very few can make me stop very long looking at the You Tube mix..but I have to say, your dexterity and ingenuity makes me think of myself. And you are one of the few that intrigues my mind-set. Really enjoy seeing and experiencing ppl. helping ppl. N.C. east coast 4th generation 👍🙋
Alvin, if that's the case, we'll than I, can really appreciate your great skills too. That's an amazing comment and compliment, makes me enjoy sharing my humble videos. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching my video.
Thank you Lonnie, for the positive comment. I am the most humble person and really enjoy sharing these fun projects. Thanks again for watching and for enjoying the video.
Hey Bob, thanks for the positive comment..yes, I can do a 3 3/8 in depth but if I set it up to bend half I can do a little deeper. Thx again for watching and for your question. Hope the vid help.
Hey Burt, yes they can be moved around also I have another video on this project, check it out. Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching my video.
Very cool! Thanks for taking the time to document and explain in detail how you modded the brake. Watched the 1st modification video yesterday, just finished this one. Was thinking to buy a grizzly 36" pan brake, but, out of stock, the one review didn't have much good to say about it, plus cost is $875. I've got some stock, for most of the mod, won't have to buy much more, just a HF brake. Thanks again!
Hey Andy, That's how I created this Pan, love it very handy. The two best things about this unit is its not expensive and fun to build to your needs. My vids help as a template you can always refer to them but, you can change sizes,dimensions and specs. Good luck on your project Andy enjoy. Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. GY💪
Thanks so much for your excellent video and description! I picked up a 2nd hand HF straight brake today for a great price. With your help it just might be a finger brake in the near future.
That is so fantastic Charles, congratulations on the HF tool score. Hope the videos help you in making a great versatile tool. Thanks for the like comment and for watching my video. Genius Yaqui
Hi Damien, I received your comment request but wasn't sure if I responded. You should have the measurements in one of the brake videos. If not let me know. Thanks
Hello Hunter, I appreciate the compliment. If I were near Louisville, definitely would take you up on that offer. Thank you for the positive feedback for watching my video and the offer.
Brian, in order left to Right, 6" 5" 1" 4" 2"/ 2" 4" 1 5" 6" They can be moved around in different configurations all in inches. Thanks for the like compliment and for watching.
I truly appreciate your explanation on how you did the fingers, makes the brake so much more usable. Now did you use hot rolled or cold rolled for the fingers? Thank you, Chris
Hi Chris, for the fingers and side brackets, I used a cold rolled steel, for higher strength. Yes, made custom pyramid post caps for a redwood fence, Nice tool. Thank you for the positive like comment and for watching.
Very ingenious modifications👍 Great attention to detail & design! Really: Appreciate you taking the time to share the content/construction of your finger brake!! Anyone can lay out the coin to buy one, but to take the time to make one( hand made) shows how absolutely creative you are as a craftsman!
Wow Kevin! Those are really nice words, it's great to hear people's appreciation for my work. I really enjoy modifying everything I own not everything makes it to TH-cam. Thank you for your comment and for watching my video.
Wow, Thanks for sharing this video. I subscribed, keep making videos and God Bless you. What make is your lathe/mill ,and would you recommend it for a beginner? Thanks Tom
Hi Tom, I have 2, a Combo Baileigh and a Old Bridgeport. I recommend as a beginner a combination unit to get used to milling and turning with various tooling, speeds and fixtures. There are many good beginner Brands, $$$ is the ticket. Thank you for commenting, watching my vids and Subscribing. God Bless you too!
Thanks for watching, I have made many pans, copper fence post caps, and miscellaneous plenum boxes. I have worked on many projects, they just have not made it to YT yet. Thanks again for watching and for the positive feedback. Stay tuned!
Hello @@geniusyaqui1916 . I was daydreaming up ideas for appliance metal. The cases off of washing machines and dryers. Seems like there is a never ending supply of them. Silly as it sounds,...I was thinking of roofing material for bird houses. Or perhaps a standing seam roof for a small dog house. I also wonder if making welded flashing for around chimneys or skylights would work. I'm still in the hmmmm phase. Have a great week!
Dancing alone, You are speaking my language , all thoughts and ideas are valid. Daydreaming and exicution on our ideas is pretty cool 😎 👍 Standing seam roofing for dog house, small sheds and flashing are projects I have done. Make it happen, you'll be filled with fulfillment and achievement. Good luck and enjoy
tHank you for the vote of confidence@@geniusyaqui1916 . I just picked up the brake a couple weeks ago. I haven't given it a try yet. (Trying to stay on my list of things I should be doing......)
Thanks for sharing! Did the modification change the binding capacity at all? I am looking to be able to bend 16ga steel into drawers for a parts cabinet.
MakerZone I was able to work a pan 16g at 12" x 18" very comfortably. Have not tried a large piece or anything Thick gauge yet. Thanks for your comment and watching.
Cory thanks for the comment. I see it not as work, but more like a rewarding hobby to improve a tool to sought my needs. I'm not much into Games like Xbox , play station, switch, or Nintendo. This is my fun. Cool, Cory thanks for the comment and for watching.
Thanks. I see how much a creator puts in to a video. My hat is off to you and others. I don't think I would be able to take the criticism some picky Pete would loose on me. My shop is small and under equipted. But I make do. I will be following you now on YT.
Chris, thank you for the like comment. The max capacity I've done was 3" it's designed for small projects I may get away with a 2/3 bend at 4" before bottom out Thanks for watching
Scuffy, I've done several depths 1" to 3 3/4". If I create a fixtures and set the bender depending on width, I maybe able to do 6" Thx for the comment and for watching
I’m curious why you didn’t build one from scratch, you obviously have the skill and equipment, plans are easy enough to find and you’re not fixing H.F.’s problems. I own enough of their tools but also know when I should go in another direction.
Hey that's a great question. I Built a custom 30" 3years ago for my friends Hvac small company. The cost and time from scratch was very expensive. Milling, Welding, hardware, Materials, fab added up. This HF unit was so easy to modify, about 2 full days build made more sense. Material Cost and time was way less. Thanks for the comment and for watching.👍
Just found this build/mod. You do a great job of showing what you did specifically and why. Much better than the dudes who snap their fingers and all the piece parts are cut/drilled/tapped. I previously made a straight brake, but I'm looking at your work, as I've come to the conclusion that I need a finger brake more, so mods are in order.
Thanks and good job
Hello Beefman, that's great you enjoyed the video. I tried to depict and explain all the important parts the best I could by repeating the process and labeling. You can make one like mine if not better. I have made 3 since then for friends and each one is a little bit different.
Thanks for watching my video and for the positive comments. Good luck with your project 👍
Got my H. F. Brake today. Will obtain my Material wed. to begin my mods. Thanks many time for the initiative. MEL. PS MY FIRST JOB. 87 YEARS OLD
Wow! 87 years old is such a huge accomplishment of its own. 📣Congratulations! With the most humble intention, I hope my video motivates you and gives you ideas in completing your ideas on mods to your brake build. Thanks for your like comment and for watching. Enjoy the build!
Thanks for posting the build video. You did a good job explaining your design. Looking forward to future videos.
Bruce, your welcome, I'm better at doing then talking.
Hope this video builds confidence in all and is helpful. Positive feedback and subs make want to share all my builds.
Thanks for watching
Definitely enjoyed how you modified the bender, you made a functional tool even more functional. Thank you for taking the time to make this.
Thanks SW Fab, glad you liked it. Yes, it is a great functional tool and has come in handy for decorative copper wood post caps and other projects. Liked your comment and thank you for watching my video.
Very nice improvement to a HF tool. It would take a bit of figuring to drill and thread holes so that all the fingers interchange anywhere along the upper front of the brake (bolt hole edge distance). Yes, more holes but it would add versatility and eliminate the need to number the fingers. Thanks for posting this.
Stovebolt, I thought about configuring more holes for that exact reason. I just figured numbers for a small Brake. Thanks for the like comment and watching my video.
Very, very nice modification! I've got the same brake and if I decide to keep it I'll do the same modification. Thank you for the informational video.
Cool! Thx for the positive comment and for watching my video. Great tool ,very useful for me on tons of projects 👍
Very nice job. It brings back memories of 7th grade shop.
One suggestion if you build another is to space the holes for attaching the fingers evenly. The fingers, as built, must be placed in your original configuration. By using an even spacing you can arrange the fingers to suit your needs.
Hey Robert, I never had a 7th grade, but that is good advice thank you for that. There was a point in my build I thought of doing tha, but, do to the size of each finger I estimated I would need more holes. That might compromise various things and would need to make other Mods in the build.
Good idea and comment thanks for watching.
Back at yah there feller ! Very few can make me stop very long looking at the You Tube mix..but I have to say, your dexterity and ingenuity makes me think of myself. And you are one of the few that intrigues my mind-set. Really enjoy seeing and experiencing ppl. helping ppl. N.C. east coast 4th generation 👍🙋
Alvin, if that's the case, we'll than I, can really appreciate your great skills too.
That's an amazing comment and compliment, makes me enjoy sharing my humble videos.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching my video.
You are awesome, don’t sell yourself short, great work!
Thank you Lonnie, for the positive comment. I am the most humble person and really enjoy sharing these fun projects. Thanks again for watching and for enjoying the video.
great work and mods and enjoyed both videos explaining very symple to undersstand got one question what is deepest box bend with your mods ? 3"ish
Hey Bob, thanks for the positive comment..yes, I can do a 3 3/8 in depth but if I set it up to bend half I can do a little deeper.
Thx again for watching and for your question. Hope the vid help.
@@geniusyaqui1916 keep them coming!
Excellent upgrade.
I'm curious how you laid out the fingers and the mount holes. Can you move them around to get different widths ?
Hey Burt, yes they can be moved around also I have another video on this project, check it out.
Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching my video.
Very cool! Thanks for taking the time to document and explain in detail how you modded the brake. Watched the 1st modification video yesterday, just finished this one. Was thinking to buy a grizzly 36" pan brake, but, out of stock, the one review didn't have much good to say about it, plus cost is $875. I've got some stock, for most of the mod, won't have to buy much more, just a HF brake. Thanks again!
Hey Andy,
That's how I created this Pan, love it very handy. The two best things about this unit is its not expensive and fun to build to your needs. My vids help as a template you can always refer to them but, you can change sizes,dimensions and specs.
Good luck on your project Andy enjoy.
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback.
GY💪
excellent work and explanation thank you for sharing your knowledge 😁👍
Hey Stringmanipulator, Thanks for the like comment very cool. Hope you found the video interesting. Thanks again for watching and commenting
Nice job appreciate all the details
Thank you
Appreciate the compliment and thx for watching.
One of the best, well explained, great engineering and fabrication jobs on you tube! Thank you sir!
Hey Jimbob, WOW! that's a huge compliment.
I'm glad you enjoyed my work, hope it inspires.
Thanks for the positive comment and for watching.
Thanks so much for your excellent video and description! I picked up a 2nd hand HF straight brake today for a great price. With your help it just might be a finger brake in the near future.
That is so fantastic Charles, congratulations on the HF tool score. Hope the videos help you in making a great versatile tool. Thanks for the like comment and for watching my video.
Genius Yaqui
Great upgrade and explanation! Do you mind sharing each finger width? Thx
Hi Damien, I received your comment request but wasn't sure if I responded.
You should have the measurements in one of the brake videos. If not let me know. Thanks
hello good job don't know what part of country your in I have a lot of steel if you needed something and were near louisville
Hello Hunter, I appreciate the compliment. If I were near Louisville, definitely would take you up on that offer. Thank you for the positive feedback for watching my video and the offer.
Great idea! Just one question, what are the different widths of the fingers?
Keep these awesome videos coming.
Thanks again ... CHEERS!
Brian, in order left to Right,
6" 5" 1" 4" 2"/ 2" 4" 1 5" 6"
They can be moved around in different configurations all in inches. Thanks for the like compliment and for watching.
I truly appreciate your explanation on how you did the fingers, makes the brake so much more usable. Now did you use hot rolled or cold rolled for the fingers? Thank you, Chris
Hi Chris, for the fingers and side brackets, I used a cold rolled steel, for higher strength. Yes, made custom pyramid post caps for a redwood fence, Nice tool.
Thank you for the positive like comment and for watching.
Very ingenious modifications👍
Great attention to detail & design! Really: Appreciate you taking the time to share the content/construction of your finger brake!! Anyone can lay out the coin to buy one, but to take the time to make one( hand made) shows how absolutely creative you are as a craftsman!
Wow Kevin!
Those are really nice words, it's great to hear people's appreciation for my work. I really enjoy modifying everything I own not everything makes it to TH-cam.
Thank you for your comment and for watching my video.
Wow, Thanks for sharing this video. I subscribed, keep making videos and God Bless you.
What make is your lathe/mill ,and would you recommend it for a beginner?
Thanks Tom
Hi Tom, I have 2, a Combo Baileigh and a Old Bridgeport. I recommend as a beginner a combination unit to get used to milling and turning with various tooling, speeds and fixtures. There are many good beginner Brands, $$$ is the ticket. Thank you for commenting, watching my vids and Subscribing.
God Bless you too!
Good Job.. Nice build.
Hey Jim, It's made for great tool!
Thank you for the like comment and for Thanks watching, good to hear.
Looks like a top notch brake at this point. What have you been using if for? What is the next project coming up?
Thanks for watching, I have made many pans, copper fence post caps, and miscellaneous plenum boxes. I have worked on many projects, they just have not made it to YT yet.
Thanks again for watching and for the positive feedback. Stay tuned!
Hello @@geniusyaqui1916 . I was daydreaming up ideas for appliance metal. The cases off of washing machines and dryers. Seems like there is a never ending supply of them.
Silly as it sounds,...I was thinking of roofing material for bird houses. Or perhaps a standing seam roof for a small dog house.
I also wonder if making welded flashing for around chimneys or skylights would work.
I'm still in the hmmmm phase.
Have a great week!
Dancing alone,
You are speaking my language , all thoughts and ideas are valid. Daydreaming and exicution on our ideas is pretty cool 😎 👍
Standing seam roofing for dog house, small sheds and flashing are projects I have done.
Make it happen, you'll be filled with fulfillment and achievement.
Good luck and enjoy
tHank you for the vote of confidence@@geniusyaqui1916 .
I just picked up the brake a couple weeks ago. I haven't given it a try yet.
(Trying to stay on my list of things I should be doing......)
Thanks for sharing! Did the modification change the binding capacity at all? I am looking to be able to bend 16ga steel into drawers for a parts cabinet.
MakerZone I was able to work a pan 16g at 12" x 18" very comfortably. Have not tried a large piece or anything Thick gauge yet. Thanks for your comment and watching.
great video really enjoyed it. im off to try to modify mine. Thanks for sharing
You can do it, you will enjoy the process. I'm glad you enjoyed my video, thank you for watching. Thanks for the positive feedback
What is the length of the yellow brackets that you fabricated on the top to bolt it together?
Wow thats a lot of work.
Cory thanks for the comment. I see it not as work, but more like a rewarding hobby to improve a tool to sought my needs. I'm not much into Games like Xbox , play station, switch, or Nintendo. This is my fun. Cool, Cory thanks for the comment and for watching.
Thanks for sharing. Great info and quality fab.
Shloopter, Thanks for the positive comment and for watching.
`Thanks for the info. I like your evolution of the HF brake. Keep up the good work.
Hey Don,
Thank you for the like comment, yes I I'm always building something. Not everything gets YT but I try.
Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks. I see how much a creator puts in to a video. My hat is off to you and others.
I don't think I would be able to take the criticism some picky Pete would loose on me. My shop is small and under equipted. But I make do. I will be following you now on YT.
Thank you, your the reason why I share my content. I'm a big fan of my subscribers.
Ty..u keep,doing what ur doing..don't mind the dumb ones..god bless
Raul,
I'm the most humble person in the world . I will do my best, Thank you
Thanks for watching and for the positive comment.
Outstanding design and fabrication ! ! !
David, glad you like it Thanks for the comment and for watching
Great job, what is the depth capacity on the boxes? Thanks Chris
Chris, thank you for the like comment. The max capacity I've done was 3" it's designed for small projects I may get away with a 2/3 bend at 4" before bottom out
Thanks for watching
Thanks great job
Thank you Allen, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching it and for the comment.
GREAT JOB.THANK YOU
Michael, thanks for the positive comment and for watching my video. It motivates me to do more projects like this.
awesome mod
Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching
How deep of a box can you make?
Scuffy, I've done several depths 1" to 3 3/4". If I create a fixtures and set the bender depending on width, I maybe able to do 6"
Thx for the comment and for watching
What's the thickest metal you can bend on it?
Hey thanks for the comment. Multiple thickness's from thin to 16g, and 14g on smaller dimension projects
@@geniusyaqui1916 thanks
Great job!
Hey Bob, Thanks for the like comment and for watching
Consegue mandar o gabarito p eu fazer uma pra mim
OK, grasias gabarito, que bueno que consegueste p fazer uma.
Mirar todos videos si tu puedes.
I’m curious why you didn’t build one from scratch, you obviously have the skill and equipment, plans are easy enough to find and you’re not fixing H.F.’s problems. I own enough of their tools but also know when I should go in another direction.
Hey that's a great question.
I Built a custom 30" 3years ago for my friends Hvac small company. The cost and time from scratch was very expensive. Milling, Welding, hardware, Materials, fab added up.
This HF unit was so easy to modify, about 2 full days build made more sense. Material Cost and time was way less.
Thanks for the comment and for watching.👍
@@geniusyaqui1916 I can see that.