If you make it out of 4 pieces 18 inches long you can taper the pieces
which will reduce the weight and the force required to bend. Tall in the
middle taper towards the ends. Weld joint in the center. Give me a few
hours and I will do a drawing. There is an article in this months
Sport Aviation on how a guy used his bi fold hangar door as a press
break.

Paul Lamar

Larry Hendrix wrote:

I *really* like the press....  I'll have to find that article.
Larry

OK Jerry. Make it 2.75 high in the center and one inch high at the ends.
Each half 18 inches long. Cut to required length. Or make custom
pieces for what ever length to save expensive  4130 material.

Since these are symmetrical and much easier to bend George or any other sheet metal
shop could make 14 of each (front and back), enough for 7 beams at lower cost.

At the expense of more welding of course. On the plus side these are more 
professional looking.

Paul Lamar

 
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