A Piece Of Sheet Metal Worker History

A vintage sheet metal press brake on display at a Pennsylvania sheet metal contractor’s office.

This photo isn’t new to SNIPS magazine, but it deserves a revisit. Precision Sheet Metal Co. of Scott Township, Pennsylvania, sent in these photos of a vintage wooden sheet metal brake the company repaired and restored for display in its offices. It was built by the Double Truss Cornice Brake Co. in Buffalo, New York.

Before restoration.

After removing the paint and restoring the wood, the brake shines.

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Emell Derra Adolphus has more than a decade of writing and journalism experience. He is senior editor of ENR’s Top Lists and Survey Rankings at ENR magazine and frequently contributes stories on technology, climate resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion.