Canadaian Source - 12 Piece Drive Punch Set

[Northmount]

Canadian source:

Princess Auto has a 12 piece drive punch set for $16.00. Sizes from 1/8 to 3/4". Made in China. Knurled handle. Need sharpening, but what do you expect for the price?

3/4" on 8 oz leather, took around 20 hits with a 1# dead blow hammer versus 3 hits with a sharp arch punch. So for the beginner or for occasional use, I think it's a good deal.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Sets/12-pc-Hollow-Punch-Set/2920169.p

Tom

[Tree Reaper]

I bought that set on line a few years ago, they do require sharpening but will cut just fine over a poly board once sharpened properly.

[MadMorbius]

I use that set occaisionally but they're the bevel is a little steep. I usually use a size smaller than I need on ehavier leathers as the steep bevel will enlarge the hole.

[Gump]

Took a bench grinder to my set and ground off the heavy taper, resharpened and polished a bit and now they work fine. I did have to smooth out the bore a bit so the plugs would push through. Crude , but cheap and usable with work. Gump