The BB-9612 Box and Pan Brake has 96" of useful bending width so it can bend a 4' x 8' the long way, up to 12 gauge mild steel, and 16 gauge stainless steel. This sheet metal tool has been rigidly built to withstand deflection in the apron area. The apron is reinforced with very heavy truss rods coupled to its massive all steel frame that is electro welded to withstand use at maximum capacity day in and day out for decades of quality bends.