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[MikeT]

I need to buy a small metal folder, vice mounted. Need to fold up to 2mm x 250mm.
There are a few types on ebay. But its always good to get one recommended?

[ChrisJC]

2mm what?, steel or aluminium?

Chris.

[Ian F]

I have used two lengths of angle iron clamped in a big vice, and got a bend with a panel beating hammer.
I did buy a cheap metal folder before that but found it very difficult to use, and you couldn't get a sharp crease without a panel beating hammer.

Ian F

[Wittsend]

If this is for a one-off project why not hire one for the day/week from about £5

OR

Sereach YouTube as there are many vids of making your own sheet metal folder. You need something really sturdy and heavy duty to get decent results.

If you have a large workshop/garage and are doing a lot of fabrication a folder would be a useful addition to your armoury.

 

[Calum]

I've got a 3 foot Edwards folder should any local members require the use thereof. I suspect W Yorks is a bit far for the OP to travel!

[genocache]

I've had good luck with clamping my sheet metal to my welding table and hammering it over with a dead blow hammer and finishing with a body work hammer for a clean crease.

[GMF]

These from Frosts are very robust, I quite often use them for 3mm x 50 -= the one I have is 6" so may be they need asking

https://www.frost.co.uk/brake-vice-mount-125mm/

[ChrisJC]

I use an older version of this, mounted in my vice. Works a treat.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cmf24-sheet-metal-folder/

Chris.