Does anyone know of a manufacturer that sells a box and pan brake that could build, say, a hexagon pan with 3-4" tall sides? I haven't seen any that can easily do more than 90* corners unless I just buy the dies and weld up a custom press box/pan brake.

 

I would think any box and pan break could do a hex as long as the dies are the right length for the sides you are bending.

What reason do you think they couldn't do a hex?

 

The best brake I have ever seen for complex shapes with thin to medium material is the Magnabend.

http://www.magnabend.com/index.html

 

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very cool piece! what does one like that cost?

 

Eastwood carries them... about $2700 for the 4ft

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shop...28086

 

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Thanks!

 

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As already posted, Eastwood carries one of their models. You can contact the manufacturer directly to find other vendors. I have seen people make some crazy shapes with those things. You can also rig up your own 'fingers' to brake over with bar stock of various diameters to get nice round bends if you need them. A couple of guys on the metalmeet forums use them and love them. I have been looking for an excuse to buy my own for years. . .