How to Bend Steel into Benches | Metalworking for Beginners

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/ Check out Fracture the sponsor for this video and print your photos on glass: https://fractureme.com/modern 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-in-C-Clamp-012378/203735823 5 inch clamps: https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-industrial-c-clamp-62138.html Silver sharpies for marking steel: https://amzn.to/2JJ6uiE Speed squares: https://amzn.to/2y5JnNF Paste wax: https://amzn.to/2JAp6p3 Angle grinder: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-7-5-Amp-4-5-in-Corded-Angle-Grinder-AG454/300225302 Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/2y4QgPc Abrasive cutting wheel: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-4-1-2-in-x-1-16-in-x-7-8-in-Metal-Cut-Off-Disc-with-Type-27-Depressed-Center-DBD045063701F/202830999 Step Drill Bit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-8-in-and-1-1-8-in-9-Step-Drill-Bit-48-89-9209/204312646 Slate Black Patina: if you want to darken the steel https://sculptnouveau.com/collections/finishes/products/traditional-black-patinas Sponsored by Fracture For additional projects and information check out our website: http://www.homemade-modern.com/