[TheForge] Handnib #5A

[Dave Brown]

I was at an auction yesterday (Wed) and picked up several things.  Among 
these was a great combination shear and punch.  It is a Handnib 5A.  I 
can't find it on the web, but I can find a Handnib #4 and a #6 punch.  The 
5A is both of these in one.

Go to: http://www.heinrichco.com/metalwork.htm and scroll down.  The #6 
punch is the second item on the page and the #4 shear is immediately after 
that.  I think that the punches and dies for the #6 should fit this #5A, 
but I'll check with the company that makes/sells them.

Does anyone here have one of these?  Any particular thoughts about them 
that I should be aware of?

Given the capacity and range of activities of this combination tool I think 
I might consider selling my Whitney #2 punch and the few punch/die sets 
that I have for it.  Although I may have to think about this for a 
while.  The portability of the Whitney vs lack of portability with the 
Handnib makes it tempting to keep both.

Dave Brown
Blacksmith/Tinsmith
Green Bay, WI
ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG