Tex Shooter Report post Posted September 15, 2013 I like and have several older rotary punches. I have always wanted a sargent and Co. compound Parallel rotary punch. I have never cared for the standard design rotary. I recently picked one up that was virtually unused. When I got it I found out why, as it would not punch a clean hole. When in inspected it I found that the Punches were not striking the brass anvil square because for rivet tolerances in the compound action. This tool has a adjustable anvil (It is a brass screw) but would not lower enough to compensate for this problem. Therefore I screwed it up high enough and filed it On a angle to compensate. Now it works fine, infact it works with about 1/2 the hand pressure of a standard rotary. Here is a picture the Sargent and also of one of my other rotaries. It is a old Bulllock Mfg. Assoc. made in Springfield Mass. The Sargent was made in New Haven Conn. -- Tex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gump Report post Posted September 15, 2013 I also have an old Sargeant set and would never dream of using them without apiece of scrap between the work piece and the anvil. You will get a cleaner cut and won't dull your tubes. I also hold the rotary part by pushing on the next tube to hold the cutting tube inwards. They are definitely easier to use than any others I have seen and will punch straight through thick double dog collars. Good find. Gump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
