Can this be used to center punch a starter indentation on stainless steel
254368
i got this punch thinking i can start a hole in stainless steel before drilling through it, but i was wrong. This cheap punch will not give you a starter hole or indentation in stainless steel. Save your $. It doesn't work.
254369
I'm sorry Jonathan, I don't know. Worked on a beer bottle cap :-) ( I make earrings)
254370
I use mine to punch steel castle nuts on AR-15's, should work for your purpose.
254371
It works best on softer, thinner materials. Even on some mild steels it works better as a prick punch.
225399
No they are not starter punches. They work well for driving out pins associated with firearms servicing.
1412082
I tried that, but found I could cut up to 3-4 sheets of paper with the cutter it came with, making their system faster. I also found that centering the design using a punch yielded uneven results, but that could be the punch I was using. If I am not mistaken, because it's been a while, the punches don't offer any bleed, making the paper a little too short when cut to size. Meaning, the button maker needs a little paper to wrap around so it is caught when the machine fuses the two pieces together. But again, it was a while ago and I don't have the machine handy to check.
355695
We use it to square stainless steel tubing 1/2" to 4" diameter with a wall thickness from .035" to .085" It works pretty good, if you are going to grind solid bar it might be a little light duty, but for tubing it is good.
1256147
Yes, you could use this for cutting stainless. Easy on the pressure and lots of squirts and you'll extend your bit life.
72581
start with center punch. then drill pilot hole with 1/8 drill bit. then drill the 1/4 hole.
327292
I don't se why not as you can punch a stack of around 20 sheets of regular paper at once. I would suppose it would depend on how heavy and how laminated as I don't know what keeps the dyes for punching the holes sharp. I can say I would have given this machine more stars if I could as it is so easy to use! Punching the holes is just merely pressing an on off button, similar to turning on and off any other appliance.
1647725
I don't know if you can add any larger size punches. I use a block of wood under the gasket material. Do not use metal, you will ruin the punch.
1799142
I would be skeptical of this use. With softer metals I think this tool would leave marks on the material. The wheels have an edge similar to the outside of a quarter, meaning lines perpendicular to the orientation of the material being fed through, this is to help grip the material to force it through. Sounds like you need more of a small sheet metal roller.
1262945
The indentation is to accommodate the nut that holds the handle to the carafe. When you put the top on orient it so that the indentation is toward the handle.
1512554
Yes. You have to allow for the size of the bit. And if you don't have a punch bit you can make multiple passes but the punch bit works really well. Also insure that you use the same size drill bit to make a start hole on the inside of your outer edge.
552312
no. it is the same as an automatic center punch.... it self centers during use...... test it on the bottom of an empty soda can to set yourself at ease
1934255
Howdy, I would first contact the company. If that don't work out, try a dull center punch. But don't hit it too hard.Let me how you come out.
1778175
The tip is mighty sharp. It doesn't actually make a hole in anything but is used to make a little indent in your drilling surface so your drill bit doesn't float when you do try to make a precision hole. You can also put your drill bit beside the tip and confirm the size that way. If the bit is wider than the tip of the punch then good, if its the same size then there you go. The size of this punch is like around the size of ball point pin so its not going to make a great big pilot indent...
1907935
yeah, but you should test/calibrate it with some feeler gauges. I've used it on my drill press to align and square the table and work pieces with very good results. I'd recommend a dial caliper though which can be found for around the same price or a little more.
2148352
Yes, but you want to seal the cut edges with something. Otherwise you will promote Rust to start forming
186139
Yes, that is exactly what I've been using them for and they work great! You may still need specialized punches for other work, like Roll Pin STARTER punches and some others if you are working on an AR platform that you can get from Brownells or Midway but all in all they are excellent!