How to use straight seaming pliers

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Step 1 – Mark sheet metal for bending

Mark a piece of sheet metal with a pencil and ruler or straight edge along the point where you want the bend.

Step 2 – Hold seaming pliers

Take hold of your seaming pliers by the handles. You will need to use both hands to operate some seaming pliers.

Step 3 – Grasp sheet metal

Grasp a piece of sheet metal between the jaws of the seaming pliers and close the handles together to firmly hold the metal.

Step 4 – Uniform bending of sheet metal

Exert pressure on the handles to lever the pliers into bending the metal.  Use your marked straight line or the insertion indicators to ensure the bend is uniform.

Step 5 – Continue bending sheet metal

Continue to bend the section of sheet metal by moving the seaming pliers along the edge of the metal, in a straight line, bending each piece in turn. The task is completed when you are satisfied with the position or angle that the sheet metal has achieved.