I want to punch whole in metal thick sheet, is this good for it?
1815112
No. These are not for any metal at all. I use it on mud flaps, leather and gasket material
1815113
No it is not for Heavy metal ! You can do thin sheets only , like copper or silver
1772846
I believe that this is designed only for leather. I do not believe that it can punch through sheet metal (and remain functional).
2283018
No, this uses round discs that are pre punched with holes, you do not need the punch plate. I have the same quarter sheet Makita sander, this is a big step up in performance.
2094073
I don't think the cutter would work for thin (or thick) sheet metal. Even if it cut into the metal, as soon as it went through one of the cutting blades would snag and rip the metal sheet.
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.
1473831
In my experience, these punches will not work with aluminum 1/16 inch thick. They are so poorly made they break. On the plastic pack containing them, it plainly states that they are leather punches.
1421409
Yes you can. If the paper is too thin it might get distorted around the area where you punch the hole.
2012586
It should be. I can punch ten pages of 24lb paper without the punch getting stuck. If you're looking to punch a single piece of cardboard it shouldn't be a problem.
1856855
It is about 1/16 inch thick. Most three-hole punches could punch through this. Most single-hole, hand-operated punches would work too. You would be limited to within about 1/2 inch of the edge of the material. You could also use a hammer-driven punch and possibly a drill bit that is about 1/4 inch, but that could tear the cork. Try a small sample. Mostly, the answer is "yes".
1242551
I can't tell you because I no longer have the punch; it really didn't work well. Couldn't even punch through 1 piece of paper. Save your money.
379690
For paper card stock, these punches will work OK., but I don't know if one would last longer than the other. I would uggest placing an old magazine between the hard surface and the card stock before punching.
369550
the people posting the bad reviews DO NOT know how to use thin punches. Pins are tapered they go in from the left and come out from the right unless the manufacturer specifically specifies otherwise. If the piece you are working on is not properly supported, with room for the pin to move as it is being removed, you WILL damage the weakest link, the same goes if the punch is not in proper alignment wit the pin. In complete and brutal honesty, those posting the bad reviews seem to be the tools, not the punches.
1675237
I think that would depend on the thickness of the material, how much you have to cut, and desired finish of cut. However this saw will indeed slice through sheet metal very cleanly! I personally love mine and would recommend it to you!
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.
2264890
Yes you do use it like a pen. I use steady pressure to mark the metal. I have never tried to deepen a mark since we use use punches after we have marked the steel. I really wouldn't try it though, I have seen many tips break from too much pressure.
838202
I would say no, this is meant for quick and easy taps for thin metal enclosures, if your going to machine as a profession then you probably want a heavy duty tap and die set that is built tough. As an electrician I can go cheap on my hammer because I dont use it much, but when it comes to my wire hand tools I want high quality heavy duty tools not gimmicks.
1518030
Not really suitable for punching leather unless it's relatively thin and quite stiff.As far as durability, yes, it'll punch thousands of holes before you'll wear out the dies or the handles.