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Old 06-06-2023, 09:28 AM
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I live in the Camrose area and would like to have access to a metal break or know someone who could bend some metal for me,i would be willing to travel 100 kms in any direction to get some custom bending done.i hope someone can point me in the right direction thanks.
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Old 06-06-2023, 11:01 AM
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What thickness and type of metal are you bending?
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Old 06-06-2023, 11:14 AM
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Must be a local machine, fabrication shop ?

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Old 06-06-2023, 11:37 AM
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You could talk to some Hutterite colony’s and they could probably help you out.
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Old 06-06-2023, 12:25 PM
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The Holden colony has a metal shop.
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Old 06-06-2023, 05:40 PM
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If you were closer I could do it. Assuming it’s 18ga or lighter.
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Old 06-06-2023, 09:03 PM
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The Holden colony has a metal shop.
Hey that's where I get all my roofing metal and once in a while they give me some of their home baked cookies.
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Old 06-07-2023, 08:46 AM
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What thickness and type of metal are you bending?
Just regular galvanized tin,ducting thickness.
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Old 06-07-2023, 09:09 AM
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Camrose must have a few heating companies. My friends heating company here has metal breaks for building ducts etc. I bet you could find one in Camrose that would help you out.
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Old 06-07-2023, 09:26 AM
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Camrose must have a few heating companies. My friends heating company here has metal breaks for building ducts etc. I bet you could find one in Camrose that would help you out.
Thats a good idea.
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Old 06-07-2023, 09:59 AM
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I have a small one, probably too small but you can certianly borrow it.

Princess auto special.
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Old 06-08-2023, 09:26 AM
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I have a small one, probably too small but you can certianly borrow it.

Princess auto special.
How long is it?and thanks for the offer.
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Old 06-08-2023, 09:42 PM
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Second the HVAC shops. Most should have a brake for custom work.
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Old 06-08-2023, 10:10 PM
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Not sure how much bending you need to do but I’d try Camrose Machine and Welding.
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