{"product_id":"shop-fox-m1118-48-in-box-pan-brake","title":"Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Gauge Bending\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eHandles 18 gauge mild steel at the full 48 inch width and 16 gauge mild steel at half width, so it is built for real sheet metal forming work instead of light trim-only jobs.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 Removable Fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Shop Fox M1118 box pan brake includes sixteen adjustable steel fingers for boxes, pans, channels, and other bends that a straight brake cannot handle cleanly.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeverage That Helps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA counterweighted adjustable handle reduces the effort needed on longer bends, which matters when you are working heavier sheet stock through a full stroke.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty manual sheet metal brake built for fabricators, maintenance shops, HVAC work, and serious metalworking users who need to form boxes, pans, and straight bends in mild steel. This is a box and pan brake designed for bending sheet metal into angles, channels, pans, and box forms. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eM1118\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat matters most here is capacity. The M1118 can bend 18 gauge mild steel across the full 48 inch working width, and 16 gauge mild steel at half width. That gives you enough room for larger panels while still having the strength for heavier work when the bend width is reduced. It can also form bends up to 135 degrees, which makes it useful for more than simple 90 degree work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe big advantage of a box pan brake over a standard straight brake is flexibility, and this one gives you plenty of it. The sixteen removable steel fingers can be used individually or together depending on the part you are making. Finger sizes include five 2 inch fingers, six 3 inch fingers, and five 4 inch fingers. That setup lets you create enclosed shapes, short flanges, and offset sections without fighting a fixed clamping bar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop Fox also built this machine to deal with heavier forming loads. The precision-ground fingers have hardened edges, which helps the clamping surfaces hold up better over time and supports more accurate bends. The adjustable brake handle is counterweighted for leverage, so you get better control through the stroke and less effort when working broader sections of steel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor actual forming limits, the M1118 has a minimum reverse bend of 7\/16 inch and can form pan or box sides up to 2-1\/2 inches high. Those numbers matter if you are making trays, covers, electrical boxes, duct transitions, or custom brackets where flange height and reverse clearance can make or break the job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is not a light benchtop hobby brake. With a 52 inch by 12-1\/2 inch footprint and substantial assembled weight, it is meant for a dedicated shop setup where stability matters. If you regularly form mild steel and need repeatable box and pan work with removable fingers, this machine makes sense. If you only bend occasional thin aluminum trim, it is more brake than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe right buyer for the Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake is someone who wants manual control, solid capacity, and the versatility to switch from straight bending to box forming without moving up to a much more expensive powered machine. For small fabrication shops and serious sheet metal users, that is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Box and Pan Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178683044134_7603058bd06f.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake removable steel fingers shown close up for box forming and sheet metal bending in a fabrication shop setting\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable finger setup is what turns this from a simple bending brake into a much more useful sheet metal forming tool. You can open up the clamping area to match the part instead of being locked into straight full-width bends only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 16 removable fingers for flexible layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger sizes: 2 inch (x5), 3 inch (x6), 4 inch (x5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-ground steel fingers with hardened edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandles Real Sheet Metal Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178683044134_71bc2d32a1dd.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake full front view showing 48 inch sheet metal brake for bending mild steel panels in a metalworking shop\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity is where buyers usually separate shop-grade brakes from lighter machines. The M1118 gives you the width for larger workpieces and the strength to bend mild steel without stepping down to very narrow parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum workpiece width: 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 gauge mild steel capacity at full width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 gauge mild steel capacity at half width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSet Up for Controlled Bends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178683044134_bf2d941832fc.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake angled view showing counterweighted handle and bending leaf for controlled sheet metal forming\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe counterweighted handle and heavy frame help you keep the bend smooth through the stroke. That translates to better control, especially when you are forming heavier gauge stock or longer panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable brake handle is counterweighted for leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms bends up to 135 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum reverse bend: 7\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Shop Fox M1118 Box\/Pan Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(16) Box Fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Owner's Manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Workpiece Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBending Capacity at Full Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 ga. mild steel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBending Capacity at Half Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ga. mild steel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Bend Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135°\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum Reverse Bend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Box\/Pan Side Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinger Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 removable fingers: 2 in. (x5), 3 in. (x6), 4 in. (x5)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 in. x 12-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMetalworking\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSheet Metal Fabrication\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHVAC\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMaintenance Shops\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCustom Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBoxes and Pans\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eChannels and Flanges\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Fabrication\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you are laying out small boxes or trays on the Shop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake, build your finger spacing to leave just enough clearance for the return flange. That helps you avoid marking the workpiece and makes it easier to pull the part cleanly after the bend.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e 2 Year Limited Factory Warranty. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShop Fox M1118 48-in. Box \/ Pan Brake for serious sheet metal work\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of manual brake that makes sense when you need real forming capacity and removable fingers without jumping into powered equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabricators, HVAC shops, maintenance departments, and serious metalworking users building boxes, pans, covers, channels, and custom sheet metal parts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 48 inch width, 18 gauge mild steel capacity at full width, and a 16-finger setup that gives you much more flexibility than a basic straight brake.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a heavy shop machine, not a portable brake. Give it a proper dedicated space and buy it for steel-forming capability, not occasional light trim work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of tool is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a manual box and pan brake for bending sheet metal into angles, boxes, pans, and similar formed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material capacity does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shop Fox M1118 is rated for 18 gauge mild steel at full 48 inch width and 16 gauge mild steel at half width.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many fingers does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It includes 16 removable steel fingers in three sizes: 2 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch widths.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall can the pan or box sides be?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maximum height of pan and box brake sides is 2-1\/2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shop Fox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50178683044134,"sku":"M1118","price":1655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/m1118.jpg?v=1778055573","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/shop-fox-m1118-48-in-box-pan-brake","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}