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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Do it Yourself Discussion! => Topic started by: bandito on October 15, 2018, 05:52:11 PM

Title: DIY sill pan without a break
Post by: bandito on October 15, 2018, 05:52:11 PM

Looking to make some sill pans but I do not have a break. Any suggestions on bending flashing?

Title: Re: DIY sill pan without a break
Post by: BudgetSlasher on October 15, 2018, 06:52:12 PM

How big are we talking and how visible?

I've used seaming pliers and/or a S4S board and a rubber mallet to shape metal for HVAC work. It came out pretty good, it could have been a little better if I had taken more time. If the edge worked with the pliers and the mallet was concealed the unworked surface still look perfect.

Title: Re: DIY sill pan without a break
Post by: Papa bear on October 15, 2018, 07:43:41 PM

You can make a wood brake out of some plywood and door hinges.  Take a look at some YouTube videos on it, there’s quite a few.


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Title: Re: DIY sill pan without a break
Post by: lthenderson on October 16, 2018, 06:59:54 AM

In a pinch, I have made a break out of some scrap boards and a few clamps.

Title: Re: DIY sill pan without a break
Post by: bandito on October 20, 2018, 06:32:39 AM

Thank you BudgetSlasher, Papa bear and Ithenderson.  All very usual replies.