On-line Demonstration

Welcome to our new On-Line Demonstration page. If you have browsed our Tools pages you may have viewed the video clips of the individual functions and features of Metalcraft tools. The following video clips offer you the chance to view how these functions are combined step-by-step to make simple yet decorative items. Each project is accompanied by a brief sound commentary for those with speakers.

To demonstrate the Practical range of tools we have chosen this simple but stylish Candle Wall Sconce idea.

The Master range of tools is often associated with large projects, however we have chosen this unique Wine Rack idea to demonstrate its versatility.

Practical Project Duration Dial Up Broadband Step 1 - The Design 0.10 (59k) (451k) Step 2 - Cutting 0.17 (96k) (774k) Step 3 - Scrolling 0.20 (111k) (896k) Step 4 - Bending 0.23 (127k) (1mb) Step 5 - Rolling 0.15 (86k) (682k) Step 6 - Twisting 0.21 (114k) (917k) Step 7 - Marking Holes 0.15 (85k) (678k) Step 8 - Punching 0.11 (66k) (517k) Step 9 - Riveting 0.20 (111k) (889k) Step 10 - Finishing 0.21 (120k) (951k)

Master Project Duration Dial Up Broadband Step 1 - The Design 0.15 (84k) (671k) Step 2 - Cutting 0.25 (136k) (1.1mb) Step 3 - Scrolling 0.16 (91k) (726k) Step 4 - Bending 0.13 (74k) (586k) Step 5 - Rolling 0.20 (110k) (899k) Step 6 - Twisting 0.12 (73k) (559k) Step 7 - Marking Holes 0.16 (88k) (716k) Step 8 - Punching 0.19 (107k) (858k) Step 9 - Riveting 0.24 (131k) (1.1mb) Step 10 - Finishing 0.18 (100k) (793k)

For those not wishing to view these videos we have provided an alternative step by step pictorial guide to show just how easy and quick it can be to produce professional results with a sign bracket example.

STEP 1 Take Metal bar and cut all necessary components to correct length with Punch & Shear.

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STEP 2 Simply put angle bends at appropriate points in components with Riveting Bending Rolling tool.

STEP 3 Add decorative features such as this twist with Twister tool.

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STEP 4 Form required scrolls using the Scroll Forming tool.

STEP 5 Use the rolling facility on the Riveting / Bending / Rolling tool to roll any rings or arcs in a design. Here a smooth arc is being created between two scrolls.

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STEP 6 Now use Punch/shear machine to punch holes for riveting at all points where metalwork touches.

STEP 7 Construct design by placing rivet in punched holes and apply pressure to rivet using Riveting, Bending Rolling tool.

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STEP 8 Once item is constructed it, clean excess grease off metal and paint by aerosol spray, or brush application or by commercial coating processes.

STEP 9 And there you have it - a sign bracket produced in minutes.