Aaronw Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Are square punches available anywhere? I've got a set of round punches that are very useful for making round bits from sheet styrene. I've been thinking a similar set for square pieces would be really handy, but I don't recall ever seeing something like that. I know I can make one by sharpening the end of a piece of square tubing, but that would need frequent replacement, a steel punch would last me a lifetime. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsanders38 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 They make square punches for leather work. Tandy leather or Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I just saw them in Micro Mark's catalog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hmmm, I'm not seeing them at Tandy or Micromark, perhaps I'm using the wrong name? Gregg, were you looking at the corner punches at Micromark maybe? It looks like they can be used to make squares. I may order a few if I can't find actual square punches. http://www.micromark.com/5and16-Inch-Corner-Punch,7805.html I have a set of round punches like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/punches/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html I was hoping someone might make a similar set but square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If all else fails, you may want to try mortising chisels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If all else fails, you may want to try mortising chisels. Casey, are you talking about the chisels for a hollow chisel mortiser? They would work with some re-grinding, but the smallest size I know of is 1/4". Also they would be good for making square holes, but not for cutting out square pieces. Seems like what Aaron wants should be available, but I guess you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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