Thanks for the replies.

I wasn't aware that I could buy pre-made Z flashing. When looking at the
job, a friend commented that it would be nice if I knew someone who could
form up a 12 ft. piece of flashing, so needless to say, I got that notion
stuck in my head. My fault for not checking it out.

In this case, I only need to flash over a ~ 12 ft. PT 2 X 4 that will be
installed below a 6 ft. slider to support the outer part of its threshold,
but also used to fill a 3 1/2" gap in the existing vinyl siding. Better to
wrap it, rather than paint it.

I never did find the article about it though.

Thanks again, Peter.

"Peter Bogiatzidis" wrote in message
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Hello,

I recently read an article somewhere about bending Z flashing using a
piece of plywood. It may even have been one of those "reader tips" in one
of the woodworking magazines. As I recall, you cut out the size of the
bend that you want in the plywood, secure it firmly, and then pull the
flashing through the other side.

Does anyone here remember seeing the article or know where it came from? I
tried searching for it among the magazine collection and online, but came
up empty-handed.

I'd also be interested in any other techniques that are used short of
buying a brake machine.

Thanks in advance to those who post a reply to the group.

Peter.