My daily driver/beater : How I turned lemons in lemonade

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm digging the press brake kit!
What did that puppy set you back? I think I could build the whole setup in a pinch. That might be a nice winter project.
But if I can buy one pretty cheap it would be a nice add to the shop.

I ordered the kit without the backstop. I think it was 153 to my door with delivery. I agree, it is home-makable, but getting that upper die machined to a nice smooth bevel all the way across it's length is beyond what tools I have at my disposal. Plus, I really like Swag Offroad and am happy to support them. They have smart ideas for fabricating tools on a real working man's budget. Check out their plasma cutter circle tool and porta-band saw stand. Smart stuff.

Originally Posted by Stoney

Are you buying the press fully welded?

I got the broken down kit. I can do the welding myself, and they have tailored the unassembled kit to fit completely in a Flat Rate box to save shipping costs. Again, good smart folks over there who aren't trying to get rich and also understand that every dollar (including shipping) counts to the end consumer.