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Old 09-14-2013, 12:31 AM   #1
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New brake for the shop

Well I got a phone call yesterday (Thurs) from FEDEX letting me know I had a package showing up today at their freight depot... the new brake from Baileigh! This was what I selected for the contest prize that I won recently on Metalmeet. On the way back home from picking it up, I remembered I need to make room. One phone call and the old brake was sold, with a truck on the way. Here we are, home safe and sound....





Brake extraction device....








The new owner had shown up in his truck before I even got it to the door....





....and in with the new...








This even gives me a bit more space so I can upgrade the 137L to a larger shear that will cut 48" wide... maybe next year..





I did get the power connected and a small sample bent, but didn't have much time to test it out as we had a Blue Crabs baseball game to attend this evening. More to follow....
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Old 09-14-2013, 12:00 PM   #2
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Re: New brake for the shop

And hear I am eyeing the HF bender. (toy)
Looks awesome!
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Old 09-14-2013, 03:57 PM   #3
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Re: New brake for the shop

So if I tell you to "Get Bent" you will just smile? I would.
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Old 09-15-2013, 12:15 PM   #4
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Re: New brake for the shop

maybe you should of waited /maybe you like old one better ?? just asking ??
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Old 09-15-2013, 02:46 PM   #5
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Re: New brake for the shop

The old one was rated at 20 ga steel, and most of what I bend has been 19, 18, or 16 ga. So it's limits have been exceeded to say the least! It was due for replacement. The guy who bought the old one is going to be making patch panels, about 12 inches wide or less, so it should serve him well. As he put it, it's better than what he has now... (which was none at all)
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