Custom punch sets, Need your opinions

**jmcdermott** · #1 09-26-2009, 06:31 PM

I am fortunate enough to have the tools to make any size punch/die as I need it, but many do not.

Years ago I bought a Waldron set and it didn't take long to break the smallest punches after heavy use. (I built models for a living, so I am not putting down the product)

I also found that several of the hole sizes were never used.

So, here is the idea I currently have:

I can make custom sets based on the sizes that the buyer requested. If you wanted 4 holes, that is what you can order.

Pricing would be $15 for the first size and $5 for each size after that.

ie, a 1/32, 3/64, 1/16, 5/64 set would be $30

A 15 punch set of 1/32, 3/64, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 11/64, 3/16, 13/64, 7/32, 15/64, and 1/4 would be $85.

Please let me know what you think!

All the best,
Jason

**rickstef** · #2 09-26-2009, 07:04 PM

one small niggle i can think of, you might want to make a metric set, seeing that most of the models coming from Europe are set up with metric measurements

**B-Manic** · #3 09-26-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rickstef

one small niggle i can think of, you might want to make a metric set, seeing that most of the models coming from Europe are set up with metric measurements

I agree metric, would be best for my needs.

like this one from Micro-Mark, its $40 MICRO PUNCH SET
I'd rather buy one from you than some megastore though.

**Wyvern** · #4 09-26-2009, 08:29 PM

I like the idea of paying for just what you need; I think it would be a successful product.

Wyvern

**Amazyah** · #5 09-26-2009, 10:48 PM

I too would purchase it.
I have been drooling over the Micro-Mark set for a while but the only thing stopping me from purchasing it is the sizes available.
I think you would do a great service here.
I too would prefer a mm set as well.
Most of the models I have that I want to build are European.
Sounds like a really great idea.
I say, "Go for it!"

Russell

**shrike** · #6 09-26-2009, 11:07 PM

Add in metric sized options and count me in too

**ct ertz** · #7 09-26-2009, 11:14 PM

I think its a great idea. Those darn port hols on 1/250 scale ships could finally be tackled!
CT

**Bomarc** · #8 09-27-2009, 06:46 AM

Metric punches purchased à la Carte?

I'm in!

Mike

**lancer525** · #9 09-27-2009, 08:49 AM

This sounds like a fantastic idea!
Last night, I was thinking about what kinds of tools I would like to have to facilitate the kinds of models I build, and a set of punches was on the list. Also, as an additional thing, it would be the bestest thing since sliced bread to have a circle template done in metal that could be used as a cutting guide for larger circles. Something along the lines of one of those green Staedtler or RapidDesign templates, like this:

That would be a pretty good thing to have as well...

**akremedy** · #10 09-27-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lancer525

This sounds like a fantastic idea!
Also, as an additional thing, it would be the bestest thing since sliced bread to have a circle template done in metal that could be used as a cutting guide for larger circles.

Yes, that and a basic French curve in metal as well.

Metric punches would be great, but in 1/64 increments, would it be close enough? It's equivalent to the difference between "do I cut on-the-line, or inside-the-line" - since I choose randomly anyway, it wouldn't make much difference to me :-)

Math for the Toolbox. SAE to Metric Conversion.

One last thought, any chance you could come up with a simple means of dealing with concentric circles? I've forgotten the link, but there is this great (and really expensive) set that deals with punching self-centering concentric circles. It's terribly out of reach for the cost for the average hobbiest.