I bought a cheap Amazon pin punch set a while but they were really soft. I'm not making money with my tools, just a hobbyist, but would like something a little better quality. Any suggestions?
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Look at the sets on ENCO"A free people ought to be armed" George Washington, 1790
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What about a used Starrett set on ebay?
I have one good punch and several crappy ones, been meaning to get some Starrett myself.
Search for "Starrett pin punch set".
The small 1/16" size is nice to have, but I seem to use 3/32nd the most, some pistol pins are too small for it.sigpic--------- liber --------
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How about something like this:
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Grace are very good for the price, so is Proto.sigpic
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Starrett punches rock.Randall Rausch
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Been eyeballing this one. American made, heat treated etc. ~ $50
TEKTON 66564 Gunsmith Punch Set, 18-Piece
Also have just the roll pin punches ~$30, here: https://amzn.com/B012TKY0UE
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Indeed, made the right way. I have 2 broken small punches that I bought at Ace hardware. They were like $4/ea...you get what you pay for in that case.
I'm going to get some Starretts next.
EDIT: I just bought that set I linked to...$26.99 w/shipping.
Junkie, whatever you decide to do, PLEASE, and I repeat, PLEASE, do not buy punches from Harbor Freight.(for your own sake)
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admittedly a Snap-on snob here, but certain tools just shouldn't be skimped on..
especially punches and chisels that rely on their steel quality and hardness to perform..
spent the extra money for these pin and roll pin punches and never looked back, worth every cent..
and yah, I haven't worked daily out of this box for about 9 years so surface rust is always looming around my natural steel toolsI started out with nothing - and I still have most of itComment
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Been eyeballing this one. American made, heat treated etc. ~ $50
TEKTON 66564 Gunsmith Punch Set, 18-Piece
Also have just the roll pin punches ~$30, here: https://amzn.com/B012TKY0UE
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short thread on the subject Snap-on VS Starrett punch set/Pics
points of interest from thread;
Starrett doesn't make roll pin punches
Snap-on made in house [USA]
Snap-on lifetime warranty, Starrett no
garage journal is good resource for tool info but should be confirmed..
quick browse revealed some decent Snap-on deals on eBay
good luck!
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short thread on the subject Snap-on VS Starrett punch set/Pics
points of interest from thread;
Starrett doesn't make roll pin punches
Snap-on made in house [USA]
Snap-on lifetime warranty, Starrett no
garage journal is good resource for tool info but should be confirmed..
quick browse revealed some decent Snap-on deals on eBay
good luck!
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Right, that's what I meant by that. There's typically something in between the China crap I have now ( https://smile.amazon.com/Grip-Roll-P...-no-redirect=1 ) and Mac/Proto/Snap On, and that's what I want. Given that I'm a hobbyist I don't have easy access to a Snap On truck so warranty would be difficult at best.
if you're that tight on funds, you might try SK, Proto, Irwin, VA, Williams, etc. and save a couple of bucks on the brand name..
or, if you really only need certain sizes, buy them individually to save a few bucks..
I still think high quality brand used from ebay or craiglist is your best bet..
very unlikely you'll ever need to chase down a Snap-on or Mac van to replace any of these for hobbyist / gunsmith work..
and btw, you can call their 800 number to locate a route near you and meet the driver wherever is convenient for you..
and besides, where are you going to take your non warranted broken tools to?
this is a market where you get what you pay for, how many receivers do you have to scratch or mar to pay for a decent punch?
I've been through a lot of tools and worked with other professional mechanics for over 25 years, good tools in the right hands do make a difference..
good luck in your search..
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