new flue pans

[ihuntbear]

would like to build a new set of flue pan,my evap is a 2x6 ..i want to make a new 2x2 syrup pan and a 2x4 flue pan with 5 1/2 drop flues..What kind of bending brake do i need to bend them..I talked to a sheet metal guy ,he told me that needs a special brake to bend them and there isn't one in this city

[jmayerl]

It will cost you less to buy a set of pans than by the equipment to make a set in my opinion.

[schmidt's]

You can do it with any break. It just takes more welding. Bend one side like an L and have straight piece on the other side. Yes it would be alot less work to have a press break and be able bend a whole sheet into a complete bottom. Now were talking thin metal so tig welding is a must if you can't do it or have a friend you can barter with(mine cost me a few cords of logs) it will be expensive. Hope to see what u end up with.

[ihuntbear]

i just got a price on pans 2200.00...if i knew what brake to use or make i think it would be cheaper

[saekeaton64]

Here is a link to a previous thread about building a brake to build a drop flue pan.
http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?6606-Building-a-Flue-Pan&highlight=flue+pan
http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?10535-Starting-a-flue-pan-build.