hole punch set or individual

[bgl500]

8 hours ago, Treesner said:

do you like the interchangeability? seems kind of annoying chasing out 

It doesn't bother me as I don't punch a lot of holes. It was also a little more in my budget as well.

[bikermutt07]

@battlemunky mine are individual punches. I got everything from .5mm to 10mm. It was like 59 bucks. It was barely a wimper once moment. I really like them. I like those awls too. And the little needle containers, and the sanding pads, and the patterns. I have some of their thread but haven't tried it yet. I really like Wuta.

Edited December 18, 2018 by bikermutt07

[Treesner]

On 12/17/2018 at 3:58 PM, bikermutt07 said:

@battlemunky mine are individual punches. I got everything from .5mm to 10mm. It was like 59 bucks. It was barely a wimper once moment. I really like them. I like those awls too. And the little needle containers, and the sanding pads, and the patterns. I have some of their thread but haven't tried it yet. I really like Wuta.

sounds like a couple of people like the wuta as well might try those out. whats your most commonly used size? 

[bikermutt07]

4 hours ago, Treesner said:

sounds like a couple of people like the wuta as well might try those out. whats your most commonly used size? 

I'm not sure. I haven't gotten to use them much. Probably what ever size is used most for rivets.

[Treesner]

I really liked the wuta punch set however I did end up just breaking one. I've been cutting holes in webbing and to get a good clean hole ive needed to go to harder back board other wise it presses to far in, tried this harder HDPE plastic and that must have shattered it (or it was just a weak cutter, not sure) this was the 7.0 

[battlemunky]

That sucks @Treesner, no matter the tool. Have you at least had a chance to use it like a rented mule or was it relatively unused?

HDPE should lose every fight against even mild steel.

[Treesner]

2 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

That sucks @Treesner, no matter the tool. Have you at least had a chance to use it like a rented mule or was it relatively unused?

HDPE should lose every fight against even mild steel.

I've probably cut 60 holes of webbing with it 

[Treesner]

how are the cs Osborne? https://ohiotravelbag.com/collections/punches/products/t-147-10?variant=30411951603796

[jcuk]

Hi i use the kind of punch and have had mine 25 years +, never had any problems with them. I agree just buy the sizes you use the most also i use a lead block to punch into for my heavier work  just make sure you give your hands a good wash after you have finished punching your work or use rubber gloves if you can get some these days.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SADDLERS-LEATHER-WORKERS-PROFESSIONAL-ROUND-HOLE-PUNCHES-MADE-IN-ENGLAND/232938611103?hash=item363c39219f:m:m9gOq-tyskmGndlFx5tvXgA&var=532460418178

Also these seem nice and the price does not seem to bad can't say how good they are having never used them but if i needed some extra sizes i may try these out myself.

https://www.abbeyengland.com/abbey-round-punch-483.html

This maybe a good punching block its about the same size as my lead block.

https://hwebber.co.uk/shop/c-s-osborne-leather-working-tools/leather-punches/nylon-cutting-block-fits-w1-w3/

 

Hope this helps

JCUK

Edited May 1, 2020 by jcuk

[480volt]

The new Osborne’s I have bought all arrived needing sharpening and removal of scale/junk inside the barrel before using. I expected this and think the basic forging/heat treatment is ok. 

I have bought numerous Osborne punches from Bruce, and these always arrive polished and ready to go. Cheaper than buying them new from an Osborne retailer.