Patroller door mod

8264 · Post by **8264** » Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:55 pm

Finally started this project today! Whats the best/correct tool to make the z channel pictured below? I bought a portable metal brake a few weeks back thinking that would be all I need for bending the sheet metal, I've come to realize I can't bend the metal that tight.

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8170 · Post by **8170** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:40 am

Looks good. Hope to get back to mine soon.

8170 · Post by **8170** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:47 am

As far as the Z channel goes I was looking at possibly using extruded channel. McMaster Carr has it in 2024 and 6061

Post by **6643** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:13 am

I'm not sure why you couldn't make that channel on a brake. Maybe you just need to hunt up the right brake for the job. Otherwise, a set of roller dies will do the trick, but you might have to make your own.

8264 · Post by **8264** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:29 pm

I think I found a brake that will work, eastwood sells a brake called the versabend that looks like it would work, it allows to get a lot tighter on the bends. Just hate to spend the cash right now after buying the other brake.

I'll take a look at mcmaster carr and see what they have too.

Post by **6643** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:36 pm

I wouldn't recommend buying a brake just to make one piece. Try a HVAC installer or a repair shop at the airport.

8264 · Post by **8264** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:59 pm

My thoughts exactly. I'll hunt around and see if i can find one local to use

8340 · Post by **8340** » Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:57 am

I would really appreciate the patroller door drawings as well. I worked with a 150 owner that had the patroller doors and they look amazing.

Joshua

8264 · Post by **8264** » Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:22 am

8340 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:57 am I would really appreciate the patroller door drawings as well. I worked with a 150 owner that had the patroller doors and they look amazing.

Joshua

Send me your email and I'll forward the drawings and some pictures I saved off the old forum

8271 · Post by **8271** » Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:54 am

8264 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:22 am [quote=8340 post_id=2073 time=<a href="tel:1544115472">1544115472</a> user_id=973]
I would really appreciate the patroller door drawings as well. I worked with a 150 owner that had the patroller doors and they look amazing.

Joshua

Send me your email and I'll forward the drawings and some pictures I saved off the old forum
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Hi there,
I’m thinking to do the same mod on my doors too, can you forward the drawings to me too by any chances ?
Many thanks
Lio
liomgl@me.com

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