Hey all,

I've been experimenting with building a backsaw on a budget, and one thing that occurred to me is why no one uses the premade brass angles used in architectural work? It's usually 385 brass, so I'm guessing a bit softer than the 260 usually suggested, but is there any major reason this couldn't work?

For reference:
https://www.mcmaster.com/#red-metal-angle-bars/=17pmcao

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...808&top_cat=79

My thinking is that getting something already at a 90 will help get past the initial problems of using a brake to form the first turn in the brass.

Alternatively, any suggestions on bending the brass without a brake?