Sheet metal punch

[toxo]

Long shot! Does anyone know if this tool will put say a 3/16th hole in rule steel? Or where to get the dies to do the same with the arbor press.

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/hand-tools/punches---wad-and-hole/hand-operated-hole-punch-kit/p/ZT1001882X?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla%2B%7C%2BHand%20Tools&utm_term=ZT1001882X&utm_medium=pla_css_3&mkwid=-dc&pcrid=314494376348&pkw=&pmt=&prodid=ZT1001882X&slid=&pgrid={groupid}&ptaid=pla-394844308538&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9evxh8LI7AIVxOF3Ch3MoghUEAQYBSABEgJQp_D_BwE

[ljk]

I use this style for 2pt. steel rule dye.  mount firmly and hit handle with rubber handle.

For thicker steel I use the big boy a Roper Whitney long arm.

[Kcstott]

two point rule yes. three point is tough. I have the same one made by Whitney I believe 

Edited October 22, 2020 by Kcstott
been a while since working with steel rule.

[toxo]

1 hour ago, ljk said:

I use this style for 2pt. steel rule dye.  mount firmly and hit handle with rubber handle.

For thicker steel I use the big boy a Roper Whitney long arm.

I'm not getting what you mean. Are you saying the hand held one I listed above won't go through unless you hit it with a mallet?

[ljk]

I'm 76 with good eyes and hands but take the easy way out.  Those punches

don't have a lot of leverage.  They do work good and the dies are durable.  I

would recommend them.  tx lynn

[toxo]

15 minutes ago, ljk said:

I'm 76 with good eyes and hands but take the easy way out.  Those punches

don't have a lot of leverage.  They do work good and the dies are durable.  I

would recommend them.  tx lynn

Thanks Lynn. I noticed the spare punches are quite reasonable. Would it be prudent to order a couple when buying?