The EASTWOOD 12” & 24” PAN AND BOX BRAKES are precision engineered metal working tools designed to produce accurate, variable length bends in angles up to 135° in mild, 20 gauge sheet steel and 18 gauge aluminum in widths up to 12” for the 20664 and 24” for 20665”. Create complex shapes such as floor reinforcement channels and ribs, sections of corrugated pickup bed floors;...
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SET-UP • The Eastwood Pan & Box Brake must be securely mounted on a heavy, solid workbench, stand, floor, etc, capable of holding the static weight of the unit plus the stresses from operation. The use of 5/16” through bolts & nuts or longer lag screws with substantial washers, and attachment to a structural member is absolutely necessary.
Platen surface (FIG 3). NOTICE: Do not allow the Knife-edge of the fingers to pro- Screw trude beyond the edge of the machined Platen or permanent damage to the Fingers and Bending Bar will occur. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
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Bending Bar slightly beyond the desired angle to allow for “springback”. Some trial and error is sug- gested, in scrap material, before making final bends. Platen Bending Surface To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com " " " "...
• Keep all areas of the tool clean, particularly those surfaces that contact sheetmetal workpieces. Dirt and metal chips can cause uneven clamping and inaccurate bends. • Store in a clean & dry environment when not in use. Coat all machined surfaces with a light film of oil or suitable protectant to prevent rust formation. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
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NOTES To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
#51088 Shrinker/Stretcher Set If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/20649manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA US and Canada: 800.345.1178...