[Elecraft] Hand Punch - Handy as a pocket in a shirt!

[Phil Wheeler]

Tom Hammond wrote:

> Folks:
>
> If you're a builder. Particular if you're a 'from scratch' builder, 
> here's a device which I've found invaluable... too bad I had to wait 
> about 40 years to find it!
>
> Harbor Freight offers a hand punch (sheet metal, PC board, plastics, 
> leather, etc.) which includes dies & punch sets in the following sizes:
>
>    3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", and 9/32"
>
> This punch has a LOT of power behind it, esp. if YOU have a decent grip.
>
> I've found this punch to be great for making holes in thin metals 
> where a standard drill bit might catch and tear the material, or in 
> plastic where the bit will heat up and melt the surrounding plastic. 
> It's also great for making precision-placed holes in PC board and 
> front panels. 


Thanks, Tom .. sounds like just the thing for Altoids tins and such.

I'll have to run over to Harbor Freight and buy one.

Phil