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Micro punch set?
communityguy
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 04:47 AM UTC
I just broke my punch set (http://www.micromark.com/micro-punch-set,8603.html)

I need to replace, but I really don't want to spend another $60 on this (Really, Micro Mark? Really?).

Anyone have any idea where i can find an alternative?

Thanks!
JClapp
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 05:19 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, April 10, 2015 - 05:20 AM UTC
If you can find a local source for drill rod, match the diameter of the old one perfectly, cut off a piece the right length and hone one end perfectly flat. I've had to do this twice, but it works well.

EJ
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 03:15 AM UTC

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I just broke my punch set (http://www.micromark.com/micro-punch-set,8603.html)

I need to replace, but I really don't want to spend another $60 on this (Really, Micro Mark? Really?).

Anyone have any idea where i can find an alternative?

Thanks!


UMM-USA have a range of different punch and die sets, some are cheaper, some are not:

http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/index.php?cPath=21_145
SSGToms
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 04:05 PM UTC
I second Phil's recommendation. UMM-USA makes the best punch sets on the market all under $100.
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Posted: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 07:09 PM UTC
RP Toolz
Pretty happy with the set I got (.5-2mm), I think for a good set of P and D you'll need to spend at least $60.

Jim
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