Members Gremlin Posted January 21, 2008 Members Report Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Here's what I use. A customer/friend made this for me when he heard my hands are arthritic and cause me problems when I start punching holes by hand. Especially on bag sets that have over 2000 holes. Works like a charm. Edited January 21, 2008 by Gremlin Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Roger Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 WOW!!! now that's a punch!!! please post some more shots! i think i still have afew old air cylinders i pulled at work Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 21, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 21, 2008 Gremlin, I'm still in awe of the generosity of the guys that made that for you, and still VERY jealous that your the only one in the WHOLE WORLD that has one.....LOL When you retire, will you will it to me...PLEASE???? Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members Gremlin Posted January 21, 2008 Members Report Posted January 21, 2008 When you retire, will you will it to me...PLEASE???? Ken, lemme think ..... ummmm .... .... thinking ..... .... still pondering...... ..... even a head scratch thrown in ....... ........ NO!! Roger, here's a picture of the backside. Not all that difficult to make, just need an understanding of pneumatic power and it's application. Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Phil Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 Pip I have a shoe repair and had to replace an C.S. Osborne #155 that was someone else's when they retired. I purchased a new one along with an extra set of punches and anvils (yes, they are still made). The quality is every bit as good as the tools from 20 to 30 years ago. I will include their web address so you can download their current product catalog. Unless you're Hercules, the tool should last you a lifetime (we use ours several times a week). In the USA I paid $55.00 plus the cost of the other anvils (brass) and punches. They also make a great single punch set. I'm sure there are shoe repair suppliers in your area or near. http://www.csosborne.com/NO155.HTM Gremlin - That is one wicked pneumatic press! Quote Phil W - C.Ped Visit My Website
Members Hidemechanic Posted January 22, 2008 Members Report Posted January 22, 2008 Darc had my idea, I haven't done it but didn't know why a drill press wouldn't work. Wasn't even thinking of using the motor, just pull the handle and punch the hole. I bet harbour freight or someone like that has the chineze modles cheep. As for mechine shops, don't know too many that toss their old d-presses, they can rebuild them. If you did get one , one of the things worn would be the main shaft bushings which would cause mis-allingment, but it may not effect punching. I guess I'd rather have one that is in good shape so I could rig it for a drum sander as well as a drill and punch press. But hey, if I can get something for next to nothing and make it work, I'll do it.LOL GH P.S. I use the single punches from C.S.Oz.(30+yrs.) Always wanted to try their rotary but never found a good deal. Hey, another idea came to me for those that need quiet. You could rig a leaver system from pipe or wood(whatever). Even a reloading press could be modified. My sympathies to those who live so close to neighbors. I've been there and hope never to again. GH Quote You did What??
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