1 I made my own press brake for bending plate steel and small tubing years ago and still use it to this day. Check out this post for how you can build one for yourself. DIY Home Made Press BrakeMay 4, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Bend Steel / Custom / DIY Press Brake / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul