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🔧 Bend it like a boss — precision metalwork anywhere, anytime!
The Malco MB48A Portable Mini Brake is a compact, heavy-duty metal bender designed for professionals who demand precision and portability. It handles up to 22 gauge steel, aluminum, and copper sheets up to 48 inches wide, delivering clean bends up to 135°. Featuring a dual-direction cam-over clamp, it ensures secure, accurate bends on the jobsite or tailgate, making it an essential tool for fabricating roof flashing, plenums, and tight metal transitions.
| ASIN | B0000635V8 |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #268,416 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #334 in Rebar Cutters & Benders |
| Brand | Malco |
| Brand Name | Malco |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Truck |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 293 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00686046529554 |
| Included Components | Portable Mini Brake |
| Item Dimensions | 6.25 x 0.82 x 0.51 inches |
| Item Type Name | Malco MB48A Portable Mini Brake, 48 In, 22 Ga Capacity |
| Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Load Capacity | 0.03 inches |
| Manufacturer | Malco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MB48A |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited |
| Material | HAWA |
| Material Type | HAWA |
| Minimum Height | 8 Inches |
| Model Number | MB48A |
| OEM Equivalent Part Number | MB48A |
| Style Name | Portable Metal Bending Brake |
| UPC | 686046530048 686046529554 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Truck |
B**N
Built tough
Great tool for bending metal and fabricating flashing and other things. Built tough, not for the weak. It's heavy but it's stable and it works as intended. I registered my unit for the warranty period and received a very nice catalog and welcome pack to the Malco family. After having to fight with other manufacturers over trivial items this was a pleasant surprise. Great company and great tools. Glad I finally bought this.
R**Z
Worth the money
Works like it should.
T**S
Great brake to put on install van.
This is a great small portable brake., the quality is good. It is good value for the money.
R**L
Works great
Great for small projects, You just need to start with scrap to get tension settings correct before bending your project so that bends are true and sharpe
J**M
Excellent tool, heavy duty for a portable brake and good price
Excellent tool, heavy duty for a portable brake and good price for a DIY giy. It's 4' so obviously cross breaks have to be less than 4'. I ripped 22 gauge to 42" and built all the ducts I needed. End caps aren't a problem if you bend opposite sides then flatten just 3" with seemers, for the other two folds. the prefold will easily bend back up. Lastly, there's no instructions on how to align or calibrate for an even right fold. It's simple: using two half inch wrenches secure the head of the bolt and loosen the nut to open the gap, tighten it to close it. Cheers. Good luck
A**W
Very poor results
I'm very surprised at the 5 star reviews. I must be missing something. I've worked with 24 and 26 gauge sheet metal for 30 years and have never seen such poor results. The bend is far from crisp. I get better results just using a handheld drive bender. Very poor design.
A**R
Good buy
Works well after years of use
J**N
This break is very portable
First of all this is not a $5,000.00 break. That being said this break is great, very portable and bends 30 gage sheet metal with ease. I’m an HVAC contractor and this break goes on every job now. Would recommend to anyone that needs to make custom duct or sheet metal.
B**U
Great Little Brake
this is an awesome brake and is very handy because it's so small. It's a little on the heavy side but at least it's durable.
R**K
sturdy product
it works better then expected
M**N
Perfect
Vert good product
R**O
Good product but wasn’t the one I want
Good product but wasn’t the one I want, I asked for my refund and send the equipment back to the seller since September 9 but still haven’t heard anything about my refund.
K**M
Perfect for light duty work. Manageable size.
Great for what we needed it for.
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