Homemade Sheet Metal Plenum Box

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Homemade sheet metal plenum box.

Then take 2 6 and cut two pieces to 26 in length. It s like a little metal sandwich. Fold the ends of the foil onto the outside of the duct board. 24 36 or 48 long metal plenum with 1 end cap.

Constructed of 26 gauge sheet metal the knock down design of the plenum takes up very little space and simplifies transporting to the job site. Place this cylinder on top of the metal sandwich and place the entire assembly under the press. After bending a box or pan form is then completed by screw solder weld rivet or other metal fixing process. Colorado box company 1 empire metal products 1 first co 1 friedrich air conditioning 1 green metals 1.

Staple the foil to the duct board. Take 2 4 and cut two pieces to 65 in length and one piece to 19. 26 ga duct plenum. In a box and pan brake the clamping bar includes several removable blocks which may be removed and rearranged to permit bending of restricted areas of a piece of sheet metal or of already partially formed pieces.

Drill pocket holes using kreg jig as shown in the picture. 2 end caps if product name specifies flat. Push the cut pieces in each open end of the plenum. The trim to fit plenum fully assembled measures 20 in.

Furnace stands are a return plenum box. They are designed to be used with multiple different brands and can be customized for your ductwork needs. Place the sheet metal in the correct position on the positive die and slide the negative on top. Slit the foil vapor barrier extending beyond the edges of the duct board with a duct board knife.

Tape the flaps down with foil tape to complete the duct board. Find a long metal cylinder that will fit between the two stainless steel rods. Simply measure and cut to size using tin snips to match the supply opening of the air handler furnace or evaporator coil.