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Punches are small tools driven with a [[Hammers|hammer]], e.g. in order to leave a mark or a hole. | Punches (''Punzen'') are small tools driven with a [[Hammers|hammer]], e.g. in order to leave a mark or a hole. | ||
== Center Punches == | == Center Punches == | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Center Punch | |tool name=Center Punch | ||
|german=Punzen (Körner, Durchtreiber etc.) | |||
|image=center punch.JPG | |image=center punch.JPG | ||
|synonyms=DE: Körner | |synonyms=DE: Körner | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location=above [[Drilling Table|drilling table]] | |location=above [[Location::Drilling Table|drilling table]] | ||
|material=[[metal]], [[wood]], [[plastic]] | |material=[[metal]], [[wood]], [[plastic]] | ||
|used with=[[hammers]] | |used with=[[hammers]] | ||
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|synonyms=leather punches, round punches, drive punches;<br>DE: Locheisen, Ausschlageisen, Stanzeisen | |synonyms=leather punches, round punches, drive punches;<br>DE: Locheisen, Ausschlageisen, Stanzeisen | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] (hand tool area) | ||
|material=[[fabric]], [[leather]], [[paper]], [[Foam Rubber|foam rubber]] | |material=[[fabric]], [[leather]], [[paper]], [[Foam Rubber|foam rubber]] | ||
|similar=[[Punch Pliers|punch pliers]] | |similar=[[Punch Pliers|punch pliers]] | ||
|used with=non-metal [[hammers]] or [[mallets]];<br>some kind of soft support under the workpiece | |used with=non-metal [[hammers]] or [[mallets]];<br>some kind of soft support under the workpiece | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
For smaller holes, see [[Punch Pliers|punch pliers]]. For the common office tool, see [[Two-Hole Punch|two-hole punch]]. | For smaller holes, see [[Punch Pliers|punch pliers]]. For the common office tool, see [[Two-Hole Punch|two-hole punch]]. | ||
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|tool name=Drift Punch | |tool name=Drift Punch | ||
|image=drift punch.JPG | |image=drift punch.JPG | ||
|synonyms=DE: Durchtreiber,<br> | |synonyms=DE: Durchtreiber, Nageltreiber,<br>Durchschlag, Senkstift | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location=above [[Drilling Table|drilling table]] | |location=above [[Location::Drilling Table|drilling table]] | ||
|material=[[nails]] | |material=[[nails]] | ||
|used with=[[hammers]] | |used with=[[hammers]] | ||
|similar=pin punch | |similar=pin punch | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Use this punch to align drilled pieces, e.g. for [[Rivets|riveting]], or to drive [[nails]] in a little deeper without leaving ugly [[Hammers|hammer]] marks. There are also varieties with a cupped end for the nail head to disappear into, but we just have a simple straight one. | Use this punch to align drilled pieces, e.g. for [[Rivets|riveting]], or to drive [[nails]] in a little deeper without leaving ugly [[Hammers|hammer]] marks. There are also varieties with a cupped end for the nail head to disappear into, but we just have a simple straight one. | ||
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== Number & Letter Punches == | == Number & Letter Punches == | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
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|synonyms=number & letter punch engravers,<br> alphabet punches; DE: Schlagstempel,<br>Schlagzahlen & Schlagbuchstaben,<br>Schlagziffern & Schlaglettern | |synonyms=number & letter punch engravers,<br> alphabet punches; DE: Schlagstempel,<br>Schlagzahlen & Schlagbuchstaben,<br>Schlagziffern & Schlaglettern | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]] | ||
|material=[[metals]], [[leather]], perhaps others | |material=[[metals]], [[leather]], perhaps others | ||
|used with=[[hammers]] | |used with=[[hammers]] | ||
|similar=number & letter stamps | |similar=number & letter stamps | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
We have a set of number punches that are 10 mm high. | |||
If you are unsure whether your material is | If you are unsure whether your material is soft enough, please try a [[Center Punches|center punch]] before the numbers and letters - the center punch is easily re-sharpened in case the material is too hard, but these punches could be ruined! | ||
After punching, the pushed out metal should be removed with a [[file]] or [[sandpaper]]. <sup>[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlagstempel]</sup> | After punching, the pushed out metal should be removed with a [[file]] or [[sandpaper]]. <sup>[https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlagstempel]</sup> | ||
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[[File:letter punch test.JPG|a quick test of the punches on some (very) old [[Sheet Metal|sheet metal]]|thumb|left]] | [[File:letter punch test.JPG|a quick test of the punches on some (very) old [[Sheet Metal|sheet metal]]|thumb|left]] | ||
[ | Besides the number set that is already shared, {{£}} has a 36-piece set of number & letter punches that includes each letter from A-Z, the "&" symbol and the numbers 0-8 ("6" is the same as "9"). The characters are 4 mm high. | ||
=== Alignment Jig === | |||
It can be difficult to put all symbols on a straight line and keep an even distance - so if you're going to stamp something important, it may be worth making a [https://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Jig-F%C3%B6r-PunchingStamping-LettersNumbers-S/ more or less sophisticated jig] in advance! | |||
[[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | [[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:10, 5 February 2023
Punches (Punzen) are small tools driven with a hammer, e.g. in order to leave a mark or a hole.
Center Punches
| ToolInfoBox Center Punch | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Körner |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | metal, wood, plastic |
| Used with: | hammers |
| Location: | above drilling table |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
If you want to mark something harder than the listed materials (such as stone or concrete), just use a cheap nail instead of this tool!
Can be re-sharpened on a bench grinder.
To precisely mark round stock, we could think about making a centering bell which would automatically align the center punch. [1]
Hole Punches
| ToolInfoBox Hole Punches | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | leather punches, round punches, drive punches; DE: Locheisen, Ausschlageisen, Stanzeisen |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | fabric, leather, paper, foam rubber |
| Used with: | non-metal hammers or mallets; some kind of soft support under the workpiece |
| Location: | wood workshop (hand tool area) |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | punch pliers |
For smaller holes, see punch pliers. For the common office tool, see two-hole punch.
As seen towards the end of a very interesting lamp build on YouTube, chucking a hole punch into a drill may actually work pretty well to cut wooden plugs (verification needed)!
Available sizes:
- 2.5 mm
- 3 mm
- 4 mm
- 5 mm
- 6 mm
- 7 mm
- 8 mm
- 9 mm
- 10 mm
Drift Punches
| ToolInfoBox Drift Punch | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Durchtreiber, Nageltreiber, Durchschlag, Senkstift |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | nails |
| Used with: | hammers |
| Location: | above drilling table |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | pin punch |
Use this punch to align drilled pieces, e.g. for riveting, or to drive nails in a little deeper without leaving ugly hammer marks. There are also varieties with a cupped end for the nail head to disappear into, but we just have a simple straight one.
Also useful for removing nail fragments from scrap wood!
Number & Letter Punches
| ToolInfoBox Number & Letter Punches | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | number & letter punch engravers, alphabet punches; DE: Schlagstempel, Schlagzahlen & Schlagbuchstaben, Schlagziffern & Schlaglettern |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | metals, leather, perhaps others |
| Used with: | hammers |
| Location: | metal workshop |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | number & letter stamps |
We have a set of number punches that are 10 mm high.
If you are unsure whether your material is soft enough, please try a center punch before the numbers and letters - the center punch is easily re-sharpened in case the material is too hard, but these punches could be ruined!
After punching, the pushed out metal should be removed with a file or sandpaper. [2]
Besides the number set that is already shared, Lukas has a 36-piece set of number & letter punches that includes each letter from A-Z, the "&" symbol and the numbers 0-8 ("6" is the same as "9"). The characters are 4 mm high.
Alignment Jig
It can be difficult to put all symbols on a straight line and keep an even distance - so if you're going to stamp something important, it may be worth making a more or less sophisticated jig in advance!
