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This is the 2nd episode of our Metal Working for Beginners series where we show how to bend 1/8th inch and 3/16 inch steel plate into benches without needing expensive specialized tools. We use 2x4s and basic C-clamps to bend the steel and experiment with several different ways of reinforcing it. I was really pleased with easy it was to bend steel plates without heating and am excited about all the possibilities this opens up.

Products
C-Clamps:
2 Inch clamps for clamping the 2x4s to wood
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-2-i...
5 inch clamps:
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-in...

Silver sharpies for marking steel:
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Speed squares:
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Paste wax:
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Angle grinder:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-7-5...

Flap Disc:
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Abrasive cutting wheel:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-4-...

Step Drill Bit:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee...

Slate Black Patina: if you want to darken the steel
https://sculptnouveau.com/collections...



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