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The Eastwood 48 Inch Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake is the perfect size for a small shop or home use.
The Eastwood 48 Inch Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake Features:
Bends sheet metal up to 48"
Use on up to 18 gauge steel, 22 gauge stainless or 16 gauge aluminum
Makes bends up to 135 degrees
Removable fingers to create pans or boxes
The Eastwood 48 inch Box and Pan Brake is a precision engineered metal working tool designed to produce accurate, variable length bends in angles up to 135° in mild 18 gauge sheet steel, 22 gauge stainless and 16 gauge aluminum in widths up 48”. Create complex shapes such as floor reinforcement channels and ribs, sections of corrugated pickup bed floors; truck bedside panels, inner fender structures and much more, all with one convenient bench-mounted tool.
What's Included
(1) Eastwood 48 Inch Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake
This tool is considerably heavy. Use extreme caution when mounting or dismounting when using a vice or other temporary fixturing arrangement. Personal injury could occur if tool is dropped. Pinch Hazard. Keep fingers away from moving parts when operating. Wear appropriate work gloves and protective clothing. Sheet metal will often have sharp edges which can cause cuts to hands and arms. Wear appropriate eye protection. Metal chips can be ejected during the bending process.
Accessories
Eastwood 48" Sheet Metal Pan And Box Brake With Adjustable Removeable Fingers
Metal Width: Bends up to 48" Metal Gauge: Up to 18 gauge steel, 22 gauge stainless, or 16 gauge aluminum Bend Angles: Up to 135 degrees Removable Fingers: 16 Hardened and Ground Fingers (5) 2" (5) 4" (6) 3"
Mounting Area Dimensions: 53” x 13” Overall Dimensions: 59” wide x 13” deep x 18.375” tall Weight: 297lbs
*Note: Specifications are approximate and subject to change.
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No, we recommend this be used on a maximum thickness of 22 gauge stainless steel.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2022-07-05
Would this brake be able to form a hem by bending 135* and crushing down the return flange to form a "180* return hem"?
Asked by: Robert
I tried this with some 18 gauge steel and it actually doesn't work bad for small widths. I did about 3" on my first try. Then I did a 29" one and that was challenging to do by myself, and it didn't get the hem crushed very tight. You would probably end up hammering on it to close the gap.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2022-06-02
If I need to make a "U" shape that's 8" tall, what's smallest width I can make? Which I'm guessing is the distance from the bend to the back of the head unit.
Asked by: SEVEN7
You have the right idea - this is sort of a complicated question. For an 8" tall full 48" width "U" the minimum width is limited by the height of the center bar which gets you to about a 9" min width. For ~20" or less bends the width can be tighter by about an inch because that rounded bar doesn't protrude there.
For small height U's the width has to be approximately equal to the height or it will hit the teeth making the second bend.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2022-06-02
Would this be able to bend 14 gauge stainless 12in.wide?
Asked by: Clyde
No, that is thicker than the maximum recommended stainless thickness of 22 gauge.
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2022-06-02
Will this bend stainless steel? Thanks in advance. I have a kitchen project to do.
Asked by: 2012camaro
Yes. This works with up to 22 gauge stainless.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-09-29
What is the minimum fold size?
Asked by: Fash A
The max fold is 135 degrees. This means you can take a flat piece of metal and fold it 135 degrees from flat. This leaves a 45 degree bend.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-07-25
can it brake a full 48 18
Asked by: ddktrailers
When working with 48" material this unit works with up to 18 gauge steel, 22 gauge stainless or 16 gauge aluminum.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2022-07-07
Will it bend the full 48”piece of 18 gauge steel ???
Asked by: Sonny
Yes, this will work with up to 18 gauge steel.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-10-07
The manual mentions an additional counter weight. Is this something that can be purchased?
Asked by: Louis
Yes the counter weight is listed as part number #20684. order at Eastwood customer service 1-800-343-9353
Answered by: vince
Date published: 2021-06-09
Capacity of steel it will brake?
Asked by: Steve3388
The Eastwood 48 inch Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake(20666) will bend up to 48" wide Sheets and up to 18 gauge(.050) steel, 22 gauge(.0312) stainless steel or 16 gauge(.0625) Aluminum.
Answered by: vince
Date published: 2021-03-25
Have you tried to bend copper with this and if so, will it bend 16ga?
Asked by: SEVEN7
This unit will be able to bend up to 16 gauge copper.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2021-12-09
How deep can the substrate go into the brake? Can you cut a 48" x 96" into 2 48 x 48's?
Asked by: Michael
this is a brake not a shear, it doesn't cut.
Answered by: Firemech
Date published: 2021-07-19
is their a dealer in Canada Ontairo and is the price in US funds
Asked by: pieman
ALL pricing on our website is in USD. We offer a link at the bottom of our website which lists all of our International Distributors: https://www.eastwood.com/international-distributors
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-12-09
Do you offer a stand for this unit?? We purchased this last week and would like a stand for it??
Asked by: BonnieKGF
We do not offer a stand. This is a bench mounted unit.
Answered by: ZachC
Date published: 2021-12-09
Website says will bend 18 guage steel. Catalog says 20 guage. Which is it?
Asked by: DPDo
We apologize for the confusion. This will bend 18 gauge steel.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-01-28
what is the minimum reverse bend?
Asked by: MattP
The Minimum Reverse bend on this unit would be 1/2 inch.
Answered by: Bob G
Date published: 2020-10-27
i am beginner this tool only bends not shear is that correct. and if so what tool do you have to shear 18 gauge mild steel. atleast 24 inches
Asked by: dave
Unfortunately all of our Shears are only rated to do 20 Gauge sheet metal.
Answered by: Bob G
Date published: 2021-01-28
Can this item be picked up at one of the retail locations?
Asked by: Lowered48
We would have to advise you to contact the retail store directly that you wish to purchase from to ensure the item is in stock.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2021-01-28
What country is this from?
Asked by: Hotrods390
This unit is manufactured in China.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2021-11-18
How high will the top clamp open?
What is the max. material thickness that it will clamp?
Asked by: zz12
While the top clamp can open approximately 1.5 inches to get parts in and out we have never tested clamping any materials which are thicker than the rated working thicknesses of sheet metal.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2023-10-09
Will this bend 1/4" lexan ?
Asked by: zz12
We have never tested any materials other than sheet metal in our metal brakes.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2019-07-12
when making a box, how tall can the sides be?
Asked by: bansheehound
The max height of the box will be approximately 1.5 inches.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2019-09-21
Does the brake come fully assembled?
Asked by: Jace
This brake does come fully assembled and bolted into a crate.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2019-06-08
Can I pick this up at your store?
Asked by: Mred
I would recommend calling the retail location of your choice is to make sure they have it in stock. If not they should be able to order one for you.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2018-04-25
Is there a stand available for this brake? If so how much and what are the dimensions? Item #20666-8000LG Thanks!
Asked by: Jim Panzer
We do not sell a stand for this unit.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2018-08-16
what about stainless steel sheets? how thick
Asked by: sire
The Eastwood 48 inch Box and Pan Brake is a precision engineered metal working tool designed to produce accurate, variable length bends in angles up to 135° in mild 18 gauge sheet steel, 22 gauge stainless and 16 gauge aluminum
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2020-04-23
Can you tell me how high is it from the mounting legs to the top of bending plate?
Asked by: Dave Simba
This measurement is 11 3/8th inches.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2018-02-02
What is the foot print of the brake, and the center to center of the mounting bolt holes?
Asked by: Dave Simba
The foot print is 53*13 inches. Center to center is 50 5/8th by 11 3/4.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2021-07-17
Can you bend 18 gauge steel the full width of the brake 48” ?
Asked by: Mike B
This can certainly bend 18 gauge at the full width.
Answered by: Scott C
Date published: 2026-01-27
Can I get this or any of your other brakes with radius'd fingers?
Asked by: pmays
We don't have alternate fingers but this unit is adjustable as to where the break is out to make a softer radius.
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