Does anybody know about a nice Punch & die set that would be pretty cheap
this has probably been posted before....oh well

Sebastian

I use the Waldron sets, both regular and sub-miniature, not exactly cheap, but both have lasted me for years with careful usage.

Thanks for the reply but as I said CHEAP cause Im cheap :-) :-) :-) Na just kidding its cause I don't have the money Id even look into buying one seond hand if its in good condition

Sebastian

P.S better put a wanted in the buy sell or trade section

if you don't want anything complicated, they sell punches at michael's or a.c.moore's or one of those places. you could also check ebay.

what are a.c.moore's or michael's anyway better check Ebay

Well, for years before I invested in a set, I used the back end of drills, and a drill gauge. Worked well for really thin plastic or lead foil. But does depend on what sizes you are looking for. I have an old leather punch that worked also.

I just noticed you are down under, so I can just imagine what a Waldron sub-miniature set goes for down there.

Hi
Leather punch ey I'll have to look into one. I also looked at ebay found nothin in Aus

Sebastian

A dozen tinnies? im confused

sorry, i'm an idiot. you probably don't have michael's down there. i mean local craft stores.

Dont worry Paul youre not the only idiot I'm one to :-) :-) :-) :-)

Another option s a "Drill Blank" it's the HSS / Cobalt Rod that the bits are made from..... http://www.republicdrill.com/part/?p=96517

Most Industrial supplier stock them
( MSC..... Granger........Travers Tool......Etc)