I have yet another question. Will it punch through stainless steel, 22 gauge?
853602
That's pretty think ... and stainless is pretty stiff. Even if the dies could take it, they won't last long. This is not the tool for punching metal ... at least not consistent punching. Foil ... sure. 22 gauge is .030" ... that's a lot of metal.
853603
I've only ever used it on copper, so I'm not going to be much help to you. I would imagine stainless steel is harder than copper, but can't say for sure. I hope somebody else will be able to help more than I have.
853604
The heaviest metal I've punched was 24 gauge nickel...which it did with ease.
526257
I just tested it and yes you can punch through it! Although I think more intricate punch designs may encounter some problems. I used the discontinued pinking circle and it punched through just fine.
768167
It punches a 1/16" hole which is great for small brads. If your brad is a little larger than the hole, it still will make a hole to start the brad through the paper. I very much like this punch. It does a great job.
1772846
I believe that this is designed only for leather. I do not believe that it can punch through sheet metal (and remain functional).
1472372
That's an interesting question. I had never heard of "kanthal" wire previous to your question (I looked it up) so I can only tell you that it will cut 20,24 & 26 gauge COPPER wire just fine - if that information is of any use to you. Good Luck
1082828
I don't believe that this press would be capable of punching a 3.5" hole in an aluminum computer side panel. It is made to press in pins and inserts.
777892
Absolutely. It easily punches through metal sheets & copper washers, plastic containers and sheeting. The tool itself is pretty heavy. I've gone through corrugated card board. For paper, you may have to punch several sheets at a time because the tool is so heavy. I have arthritis in my hands and can punch metal without having to apply much pressure.
1140650
I work on aircraft and it's able to cut 24 gauge aluminum with no problem. Copper i think is softer... So it should work.
855806
I've used it for soft drawn copper up to 7/8", and 3/4" thinwall aluminum with success. The bending collars are made of heavy plastic and stood up to the copper and aluminum. You may be able to bend thinwall stainless but due to the hand actuated ratchet and plastic collars anything larger than 1/2" would be too much stress.
1233113
I used it on 29 gauge roofing and it cut well but don't know about 20 gauge metal. Greg
1230364
It will punch regular card stock no problem. You'd have to experiment to find out how many sheets it will do at one time.
1738483
I used it to punch through canning flats to make drink lids with straws for mason jars. It punched through with no problem.
777894
Buy a paper punch,it would be cheaper than this tool. It's made for punching metal. I've used these type punches for the past 25 years as a sheet metal worker and they are great for metals but paper would tear...unless you punched a bunch of sheets at a time I'm guessing.
861574
As far as I know this revolving punch will just punch thru leather, because when I was a kid I was in a leather craft club and I used a revolving punch to punch thru leather and other leather craft stuff.
759823
Yes, it won't just blow through it, but it will cut it. If you're cutting a lot of it, a band saw would work better.
1783557
That is the limit of the specs. If my equivalence tables are right, 22 gauge steel is about the same stiffness as .040 aluminum, so you should be okay. I'd be happy to run a sample for you, if you have the time to mail me a plate. Just PM me.
2212328
Yes, you can. A sharp knife is all you need to cut it, and a small awl should work to punch through it