recommendations for larger 20mm, 30mm hole punch?

[RBD]

I am looking for recommendations for larger hole punches. I find the Tandy multi head punch kit quite adequate for holes up to 8mm, but haven’t found good punches for larger holes. I’ve bought an inexpensive punch set from Princess Auto (similar to harbour freight, I think, in the US?)and tried sharpening them with mixed results. I like the ‘midi’ set from Boehm, but the punch sizes only go to 20mm, and the maxi set is way out of my price range. I am just a hobbyist, so price is a factor in my choice.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Brian

[fredk]

I would say to look for old second-hand Gasket punches. They go up to at least 3" 

[DieselTech]

C.s Osborne I know has a set up to 1" or 25mm. They offer this set up to 25mm.

[SUP]

If you don't mind sharpening the punches, try Amazon. I saw a set going up to 50-55mm. Temu has punches as well as die templates. The prices are reasonable enough that if they turn out bad, it does not pinch. Many of the Temu items are surprisingly good too.

Edited 20 hours ago by SUP

[fredk]

Then there is this set, from 20mm to 50mm, 7 pieces, usually less than £10, Can be used wit a press or a mallet. I have three sets of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315979279210?_skw=7x+DIY+Leather+Punchers+Craft+Cutter+Mold+Die+Round+Hole+Punching+Tools+Kit&itmmeta=01JH6X1EFRZV6FQFEDP8E4H4N0&hash=item4991d52b6a:g:HS0AAOSwWttnPaVE&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABIHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmPVtfR0YsX0%2Bpz0o6ncUHPgCClkmP1vVdaJOl4FoQUOF2A4OFxHxm5c1edWVp35xCxz9XcBtjBu2tanqTd5Ew%2FtaVycWi878i8F6UEGe5SJG66zFY%2FACdTH1fWPW8uYV92kt6kLYwW%2Bzdidt7B%2BraN8pTTeJno0iwQtiI9%2F1GrZgFMmMAHXUKEjcnot5qV1xEaEDzCSdKw729bKSdC4gQx5TqfEUchrZeN5gRPfCVjOYMVybV7qK%2B5NRWk0ZHLjdAhAubnBQ9AOfW6fDZh33dYT179B96iNdx%2BjVLjL5vFe7Jvtk0qeOnfzKXrrBbRnnh63xmas3zB9Cwd6OaHnpEeo5sJwWaamIMzPHX3rCd%2FfQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM_ueF3Yll

Edited 19 hours ago by fredk

[kgg]

6 hours ago, RBD said:

I am looking for recommendations for larger hole punches.

Here is a link to a 9pcs set like @fredk referenced from Aliexpress in Canadian dollars at $5.72 for the set with free shipping.

kgg

[RBD]

Hi Kgg,

Did you send the link?

Can’t see it on your message.

Thanks all for responding!

B

[Northmount]

18 hours ago, RBD said:

I am looking for recommendations for larger hole punches

Try Grainger for arch punches.  Individual sizes and set.

https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/ARCH-PUNCH-1-1-4IN/p/GTL1271O?analytics=prodRecs&cm_sp=IDP-_-CAV-_-RR-_-PR-_-NT-NA-_-EN

https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/ARCH-PUNCH-SET-NOT-TETHER-CAPABLE/p/WWG3ZG91

Not cheap, but you can get one or two at a time.  I have a few from them.  I tried a set of punches from Princess Auto and found them to be almost useless.  Have been happy with the "General" brand from Grainger.