[Boatanchors] Chassis punches

[Greg]

For what it's worth, I bought a set of chassis punches from Ocean State
Electronics. Around $50. Made in Japan with the Philmore label on it. I
thought I could throw my Rat tail file away but:
I popped a bunch of holes for tube sockets with them and notice that the
holes got a bit on the ragged side after awhile.  Probably means that the
got dull fairly quick.  I still use them but have to dress the holes every
time I punch. I only punch aluminum and the thinnest stuff I can get away
with. No thick slab stuff ever. Sure I'd like to have all Greenlee punches
but the Turbo Porsche comes first.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick, W1KSZ" <w1ksz at earthlink.net>
To: <jeffv at op.net>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Chassis punches


> But you don't say what material and what thickness.
> You need to avoid those 1/4" SS sheets !!
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>
> jeffv at op.net wrote:
>>> >From time-to-time somebody is looking for chassis punches.
>>
>> Warning:
>> I purchased a set of punches from these folks.  There were four punches
>> and two bolts.   BOTH bolts bent the first time I used them.
>>
>> Unless they have made some improvements, this is an item to avoid.
>> In other words, if it seems too good to be true, it is.
>>
>>
>>
>
> -- 
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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