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The EASTWOOD VERSA-BEND 20" OFFSET SHEET METAL BRAKE is a precision engineered metal working tool designed to produce both standard variable
length bends as well as accurate ½" offset bends up to 90° in mild, 20 gauge sheet steel and 18 gauge aluminum in widths up to 20". Also capable of creating
bends in 18 gauge steel in widths less than 12". Create fl oor reinforcement channels and ribs, sections of corrugated pickup bed fl oors; truck bedside panels,
inner fender structures and much more all with one convenient vise or bench mount tool.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ INSTRUCTIONS!
Thoroughly read and understand manual before using the Brake tool.
WARNING!
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WARNING! This tool has pinch points with amplifi ed leverage which can quickly cause severe injury!
Keep fi ngers and hands away from moving parts when operating.
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Wear thick, well-fi tting gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp metal.
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Frequently inspect moving parts. If damage is observed, discontinue use immediately.
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Make sure the brake is securely fastened to a solid work surface before use.
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Always wear eye protection when working with sheet metal as it may have sharp edges.
INCLUDES
(1) Offset Metal Brake Assembly
(2) Actuating Rods
(1) Vice Mount Tab and Hardware
ASSEMBLY
Assemble the two Actuating Rods to the pivoting Bending bar by inserting threaded ends into the threaded holes and tighten fi rmly.
SET-UP
VICE MOUNTING
• Attach the supplied Vice Mount
Tab by bolting in place on the
brake body and tighten the four
bolts (included) securely (Fig 1).
• Using a 6" or larger vice, place
the assembled unit with the vice
mount tab pointing downward
and between vice jaws. Be sure
to fi rmly tighten vice jaws to
prevent tool movement (Fig 2).
BENCH MOUNTING
• Place the Eastwood Versa-Bend on a clean, stable, level surface at a comfortable working height. Mount securely to the work surface using 4 suitable
5/16" [8mm] lag screws or bolts (not included) through the four 21/64" [8.3mm] diameter holes in the base (Fig 3).
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OFFSET METAL BRAKE ASSEMBLY
20" x 2" Extension Fence
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Actuating Rods
Vice Mount Tab
Fig. 3
Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com
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