V tip punches - why Imperial?

[DONAG]

I make watch straps and straps tend to be in MM's  Thing is.  Nobody makes V punches in mm's.  Found one seller, but designed to align in imperial widths

Surprising that the majority of the world works in metric.  Some tools still made in imperial.

As to widths.  If I bought a 7/8"  The widest opening is not 7/8", but 15/16" and this size is under 24 mm, so I have to move to the next size up which is 1" (1 1/16") or 3 mm wider than 24 mm (works for 26 mm wide straps).  

This leaves a slightly stunted tip rather than a little more elongated one

No plan on replacing the punches I have.  Just curious

Thanks

DON

[fredk]

I get such things out of China. All measurements in millimeters

The last few I bought are not handled punches but for use under a press, but I have round and V end handled punches, all in millimeters

[DONAG]

On 4/28/2023 at 8:00 AM, fredk said:

I get such things out of China. All measurements in millimeters

The last few I bought are not handled punches but for use under a press, but I have round and V end handled punches, all in millimeters

I have 2 from China.  A half round 20 mm, but the other 20 mm is more of a slanted cut with round tip rather than elongated design

Since most of mine are Osborne punches.  Doesn't pay to run out and buy replacements

Thanks

DON

Edited May 1, 2023 by DONAG