rawhide1 Report post Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) I've been hunting some bag and end punches (1/2,5/8,3/4) I would love to get ahold of some Gomph or old osborne but since I can't seem to find any. Does anyone know of a place to get some good quality ones. I really don't want tandy or new osborne are their others out there. Thanks for any help in this matter ps also a good source for drive punches Mike Edited September 6, 2009 by rawhide1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brewer Report post Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) I've been hunting some bag and end punches (1/2,5/8,3/4) I would love to get ahold of some Gomph or old osborne but since I can't seem to find any. Does anyone know of a place to get some good quality ones. I really don't want tandy or new osborne are their others out there. Thanks for any help in this matter ps also a good source for drive punches Mike Mike ,Weavers has them or try Hosreshoe brand made by Watt Edited September 6, 2009 by Steve Brewer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwannabeacowboy Report post Posted September 6, 2009 http://www.campbell-bosworth.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/1_69 They carry the full Osborne line. Charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Hey fellas Thanks for the reply's I think I'll pick up a few more soda cans (it may take awhile) an go with the horseshoe brand punches. They sure are purty! Thanks again, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted September 7, 2009 It's hard to beat Weaver's tools. They come sharp and are worth the extra bucks in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Brent I looked at the Weaver tools and they look like nice tools. But I don't have a tax # so I don't think I can order from them. But thanks for the suggestion. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Mike, This guy used to post some of these on eBay. He had oblong punches (sold them as Amish steel - painted blue) as well as other strap end cutters. Jack Joseph USA Leather Machinery 3301 Devault Bridge Road Piney Flats, TN 37606 1-423-571-1364 Jack Joseph email address Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Mike, I have a set of Weaver punches and they work, but are not nearly as nice as the old Gomph punches I've been picking up to replace them with. If you call Bob Douglas he can set you up with old Gomphs or Osbornes. The old Gomphs are pretty pricey! Douglas Tools 307-737-2222 Sheridan, WY Hope this helps..... Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leather Bum Report post Posted September 8, 2009 You might check with Brettuns Village Leather to see if they have or can obtain the sizes you need. They apparently sell some O'brien strap-end and bag punches. . . L'Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Ben, Bob, and L'Bum I want to thank you guys for the contact numbers and sites!! I didn't relize there were so many choices out there. I've checked out alot of the differnet suppliers and makers. They all seem to be good tools and around the same price. I'm gonna call Bob Douglas tommorrow and check on the Gomph and Osborne prices. Now comes the hard part of making a decsion. LOL But I reckon ya get what ya pay for. Once again I want to Thank everyone for taking the time to reply and helping me out. Mike Edited September 8, 2009 by rawhide1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Brent I looked at the Weaver tools and they look like nice tools. But I don't have a tax # so I don't think I can order from them. But thanks for the suggestion. Mike Well then, guess it's time to apply for one. As long as you aren't making a profit 3 out of 5 years, I think it is, you don't have to file as a business for your Federal income taxes and go through all that hassle. The way the economy is going, that shouldn't be hard to do.... (not making a profit). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 13, 2009 I've been hunting some bag and end punches (1/2,5/8,3/4) I would love to get ahold of some Gomph or old osborne but since I can't seem to find any. Does anyone know of a place to get some good quality ones. I really don't want tandy or new osborne are their others out there. Thanks for any help in this matter ps also a good source for drive punches Mike I bought a set off ebay. Basically a nice little set for very little money (to my thinking). Had a steel handle, with different size bag punch deals that threaded to the handle. Can't remember who I purchased it from but it works for what I'm doing with it anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) I've been hunting some bag and end punches (1/2,5/8,3/4) I would love to get ahold of some Gomph or old osborne but since I can't seem to find any. Does anyone know of a place to get some good quality ones. I really don't want tandy or new osborne are their others out there. Thanks for any help in this matter ps also a good source for drive punches Mike I replied earlier telling you to check ebay...anyway here's a picture of the setMy link I got (got two different one's actually) and I like this one best. Hope this helps. Edited September 13, 2009 by Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Vikefan Thanks for information. I took a look at those and I have a set kinda of like those. I'm trying to get away from having to change the tips. I think it's laziness on my part.LOL But a big thanks for the reply. Thanks, MIke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
