really neat tip- and CHEAP!

[pete]

I went to a tool supply house this morning. Went to get a socket set and spent $23.00 instead of the $38.00 they wanted for it at True Temper/Ace down the street.

As I was walking out I saw a little blister-pak on a peg. Machine hardened punches. Hmmmmm. I was thinking about an Osborne bag punch but thought that I needed so many sizes, and always hand punched and cut between the holes.

These are sharp!!! and solid. I got a pack of punches from 1/8 to 1/2" for $2.45!!!!

It's made by Pit Bull tools. Now I'll never need a bag punch.

ps- found a new 1lb deadblow hammer for $6.00

pete

[CitizenKate]

Hmmm... wonder if you could make stamping tools from those, too?

Kate

[barra]

I too have a range of those cheap wad punches that you can pick up at just about any hardware store. I think they are just fine for certain applications. For example I use them in my drill press. If the punch does stuff out then for a few bucks you can just get another blister pack. I also have them in my travelling tool kit.

Barra

[Stevesleather]

I just picked up a rubber mallet (2 pounder) for about 2 dollars and change at the discount tool place. If you don't mind the off brands, sometimes they are just as good...as long as it isn't tooling.