April 13, 2009, 06:07 PM | #1 |
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Brass drift punch
Please recommend a set of these.
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April 13, 2009, 07:20 PM | #2 |
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Brownell's has a very good set as does midway usa.
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April 14, 2009, 09:08 PM | #3 |
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Go to your local hardware shop and buy a length of brass bar stock in the diameter you need. Cut to length with a hack saw and file the ends smooth. If you need a 1/8" punch, keep the length short. 4" is plenty.
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April 14, 2009, 10:01 PM | #4 |
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bar stock
Thanks for the tip!
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April 15, 2009, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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For many years, I've been using the hinge pin, taken out of a household interior door's brass hinge.
A new complete hinge, at Lowe's or Home Cheapo, shouldn't run more than $2-$3. . |
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