punch set - Page 2

**mldixon** · #11 10-28-2012, 06:36 PM

Look here , these are the ones I use.
http://http://shop.hobbylobby.com/pr...ch-set-473660/

They come I'm maxi and mini sizes about $4.00 per set. I use a plastic block under these and they cut cardboard and paper , also metal.

**hihik** · #12 10-28-2012, 06:39 PM

thanks, Mike - i tried with a piece of wood as a base but maybe that was too soft .. what could i use that's harder, hmmm .. think, think

**hihik** · #13 10-28-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldixon

Look here , these are the ones I use.
http://http://shop.hobbylobby.com/pr...ch-set-473660/

They come I'm maxi and mini sizes about $4.00 per set. I use a plastic block under these and they cut cardboard and paper , also metal.

yeap, similar, so it gotta be my technique .. i was worried that the punches were bad or something .. although the packaging does mention card as a suitable material

**mldixon** · #14 10-28-2012, 06:45 PM

Plastic butchers block or cutting board, or UHMW blocks these are low friction plastic blocks.
http://http://www.woodcraft.com/prod...e-24-x-24.aspx

I'm sure Walmart or anyplace has these. Won't dull knives

**whulsey** · #15 10-28-2012, 07:47 PM

Mike's suggestion about the plastic cutting boards is right on. I haven't had any problem with the one I picked up at a closeout store for 4 dollars. Figure it'll last my lifetime.

**Bionic Modeler** · #16 11-02-2012, 04:44 PM

Yes, you need a hard but flexible base. I use a piece of hardwood like maple. If your punches are hardened steel you can use a piece of non hardened alluminum if you have any. Just keep in mind you get one punch per space. As it will deform the base so you need a clean surface for each punch. Cutting matts work too but you need a firm base underneath.

**jaffro** · #17 11-02-2012, 05:43 PM

I recently purchased a set of punches similar to Mike's and have been using an old cutting mat with a piece of wood under it with pretty good results (the wood under the mat was added after putting some serious dents in my partners coffee table while punching some 1mm card recently... ouch!)

**hihik** · #18 11-03-2012, 08:23 AM

thanks for advice everyone. i got this
with a 40% discount came out cheaper than a cutting board. it works!

**landlubber7** · #19 01-22-2014, 12:04 PM

Fargo

Harbor Freight sells a punch set for $7.95, 8 piece
Item #93424

Landlubber7
Henry

**Thomas Meek** · #20 01-22-2014, 01:58 PM

I have a set of hollow punches which came with a handle similar to the ones Tandy Leather sell. I have found that by sharpening the cutting edge they will easily handle paper with hand pressure only, aided by just a little turning.

Grind the outer surface of the cutting edge only, and use some fine emery paper rolled up to remove the burr on the inside. If you have a very small tapered stone, all the better.