Members jettrash Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 Tandy currently has their "Craftool Pro Rotary Punch" on sale for $29.99". I was wondering how the tool is compared to the "Economy" and "Deluxe" version of the same tool? Any feedback would be great. Quote
Members ABC3 Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 I was looking at the same deal. I've never had one. Also I was surfing the web & came across Weavers Rotary Punch (what a gem) but @ $1480. You would have to punch alot of holes go get your money out of that. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members Rawhide Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 Get the pro. I had to touch up my tubes for a sharp edge, but it's much more durable than the economy line. Quote Marlon
Elliot Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 I have all three of the Tandy rotary punches. They were in different tool sets I bought at g-sales. All three are nice shinny JUNK! Have an old Osborne with a broken return spring I will go looking for before grabing the Tandys. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 28, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted January 28, 2009 That's the one I have and at that price is a good deal. You should get lots of use out of it while waiting for an osborne to come along. Sharp tubes are a must. The other two they offer are not made very well, Too flimsy and have no heft to them. Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 I've had all of them at one time or another, and the pro is still with me after many years of use. The "economy" and "deluxe" are both made from formed sheet metal. Handles on both are hollow. The only difference between the economy and deluxe is, the deluxe has plastic handle covers that cushion the handle a bit. The "pro" is solid forged stainless steel, a far better quality tool. Kate Quote
Members HarryB Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 Never had ANY luck with rotary punches, even Osborne. I use the single size Osborne punches and have never had any problem with any of them. Stay away from the rotary punches. Quote
Hilly Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 I bought the "good" rotary punch from Tandy, used it on one project, and then tossed it in the trash. Not only did the tubes dull quickly, and my hand/arm got sore from all that squeezing (tendon problems), you can't get more than an inch or two from edges with that rotary punch. Drive punches are the way to go, IMHO. Quote
Members Washroad Posted January 28, 2009 Members Report Posted January 28, 2009 My first punch was the Economy. After a good bit of use, the punch tube wheel started wobbling around and the whole thing got really loose. I tossed it. I have the next grade now. The biggest difference is the punch tubes are replaceable. When a tube gets dull, just unscrew it and put in another. Now, I'm saving my allowance for some things and an Osborne is on the list, I think it's third! Quote Brian It's YOUR life; rise up and LIVE it!
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