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The KATSU Tools Vice-Mounted Hand Press Brake is a precision tool designed for metalworkers, fabricators, and hobbyists who need to create clean, accurate bends in thin sheet metal. It offers the key benefit of professional-grade modular bending in a compact footprint, allowing for complex folds using its segmented finger system. However, users should note that as a vice-mounted tool, it requires a sturdy, high-quality bench vice to ensure the device remains stable during operation, as it does not include its own floor stand.
| Model Part Number | 165125 |
|---|---|
| Brand | KATSU Tools |
The maximum capacity is 1.2mm for mild steel, which is equivalent to 18 gauge.
Yes, it can bend aluminum, but note that aluminum is generally softer than mild steel, so you may be able to bend slightly thicker gauges depending on the alloy.
No, this is a vice-mounted tool and does not include a dedicated floor stand.
The press brake weighs approximately 13.6 kg.
Please contact KATSU Tools support or check authorized retailers for specific replacement parts as needed.
Ensure the clamping bolts on the finger assembly are fully tightened before starting the bend.
Check that the clamping bar is applying sufficient pressure on the sheet metal and that the material thickness does not exceed the 1.2mm limit.
Tighten the vice grip or add rubber padding if the vice jaws are not providing enough friction against the tool base.
To set up the brake, securely clamp the base mount into your bench vice. Ensure the vice jaws are flush against the mounting surface to prevent wobbling. For maintenance, keep the bending hinge and pivot points lubricated with a light machine oil to prevent binding. Periodically inspect the bending fingers for any burrs or chips, and file them smooth if necessary to prevent marring your workpiece. When not in use, store the unit in a dry environment to prevent surface rust on the steel components.
