Where can i buy a huge punch

[Toolgarage]

I need a new punches one inch dia. Brand or place to buy them

 

[Dumber than lumber]

Malco for the win?

 

[darkzero]

I didn't even know they made em that big, sounds expensive.

One option is to make your own. Buy some 4140 or tool steel 1" bar stock & harden yourself if needed. Would be way cheaper I assume.

 

[plinker]

Mayhew does make a 1/2" pin punch, but that's the largest they offer, I didnt know they had one that large.
https://mayhew.com/product/model-21401-419-12-reg-bl-ox-pin-punch/

All of the larger punches I have (depending on material & type) are home made, usually from a chunk of tie rod (Dodge & Jeep actually). These are around an inch dia. or a but more, dont have the exact diameter offhand.

A cheap no name 1/2 ratchet with the head cut off also works well for something around 1/2-5/8" with a knurled grip.

 

[DIY_Guy79]

Like Mike Tyson huge? Or something a bit less than that? I've been skipping arm day for a little while, but give me $10 and I'll see what I can do.

 

[Dumber than lumber]

I need a new punches one inch dia. Brand or place to buy them

To make a hole?
Or to drive a pin!

 

[matt_i]

Who gets to hold it while you swing the sledgehammer?

 

[bob15]

Buy round stock from McMaster and make your own.

 

[bwringer]

up to 1-1/4" diameter at McMaster-Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/6055A8

Nothing exactly 1", though. Weird.

 

[BeeOtch]

another vote for 1" round stock.

 

[SeisMec]

Drift and starter punches can be cut from typical alignment pry bars. For larger sizes, spud bars are another choice.

 

[Robbie B]

Check NAPA. The one near me has some big brass ones.

 

[Dustball]

Since the question was very vague.

1" transfer punch
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/00145433

1" arch punch
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/97121115

1" hollow punch
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/60253424

1" wire rope punch
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/53695920

1" offset non-sparking punch
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/92615749

 

[66HertzClone]

I have a few king pins of various diameters from long ago.

 

[532r5]

What are going to use it for. I live in Flemington, I could turn one out on my lathe for you.

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[532r5]

Sorry, I just saw your on left coast.

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[larry_g]

There are a lot of items that are called punches. You have to be a bit more specific on what you want. Also what part of the punch do you want to measure at one inch?

Start here https://www.mcmaster.com/punches and identify what your talking about

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Rinspeed]

The blue ones Mcmaster-Carr sells are very high quality, they aren't cheap either but they last a long time. The look very similar to this one.





https://whiteheadindustrial.com/arch-punch-multiple-sizes/?sku=916P&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0JGQ8oqI7wIVwcqGCh0zhwB2EAQYAyABEgJoGPD_BwE

 

[Doughnuts]

I make them out of things I come across. Ive made several out of old struts. Last one I made out of a fire hydrant valve rod. Its ginormous.

 

[whateg01]

On the ship, I'd send you to the HT shop and tell them you want the biggest punch they have!

 

[Dozerhand]

I've made some big punches from jackhammer bits.

 

[Scottb37]

On the ship, I'd send you to the HT shop and tell them you want the biggest punch they have!

On the carrier that I was on we a had an HT that was a semi pro boxer.... I sent more than 1 smart smartassed boot to see him

 

[KnurledNut]

If you're after tool steel, an L-key with the short leg cut off would work.
These should be fairly easy to source.

Edited to add: A 7/8 hex is right around 1" diameter/across the corners.

 

[CS454]

Jackhammer bit or S7 steel round stock.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I was thinking a sheet metal punch like Greenlee. Be careful. These are sized for th OD of the conduit, so a 1" punch is actually larger than 1" !

 

[bwringer]

I was thinking a sheet metal punch like Greenlee. Be careful. These are sized for th OD of the conduit, so a 1" punch is actually larger than 1" !

Good point... a "punch" can be one of several types of tools.

The GJ Hive Mind is going to need some details. We appear to have frightened the OP into hiding.

 

[laser3kw]

Did the OP ever tell us what the punch is for? driving? hole?

 

[ChefRex]

What are going to use it for. I live in Flemington, I could turn one out on my lathe for you.

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Solid offer

Guess the OP wasn't in such a need to reply on what he needed

 

[Toolgarage]

I am sorry for not getting back sooner. Been working alot of OT, i am a heavy equipment mechanic, i am not looking for a hole punch, some older guys at work have some bigger punches they purchased years ago , i have some jack hammer bits i use. i was just curious were to find any, i have not had good luck finding any i guess i might be using the wrong name for them

 

[mark#3]

Why not use a bolt?

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

How about rebar?

 

[steaks&anvils]

I am sorry for not getting back sooner. Been working alot of OT, i am a heavy equipment mechanic, i am not looking for a hole punch, some older guys at work have some bigger punches they purchased years ago , i have some jack hammer bits i use. i was just curious were to find any, i have not had good luck finding any i guess i might be using the wrong name for them

Will your coworkers let you take a picture of their punches? We can help you better if we can see what it is you are looking for.

 

[Dustball]

1" back-out punch.

http://jacksonindustrial.com/products/detail.aspx?ProductId=1235&FamilyId=105&LineId=68

https://counciltool.com/shop/back-out-punches/1-back-out-punch-15-fiberglass-handle/

Backing Out Punches (B&O Hammer or BOPs) - Use to drive out pins that hold together two pieces of equipment-like a backhoe shovel to the arm.
A word about Backing Out Punches. These tools should be struck only with hammers of lesser hardness. DO NOT strike this tool with a steel sledge hammer- the hammer or sledge could explode and/or fragment causing severe injury or death. USE A BRASS OR COPPER HAMMER WHEN STRIKING A PUNCH.

 

[whateg01]

I was not aware that they made punches with a handle like that. I have used pliers to hold punches when I was not comfortable holding the punch, like when somebody else was swinging the hammer.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I have a big ol' 1" hex key I ended up with that might get cut into a punch. I've looked into what is out there from Mayhew and others, and large straight punches aren't really available to order, just need to build out of what's available.

 

[dutchgray]

I have made some on the lathe out of old breaker chisels but not as big as 1" you may find you need to temper the struck end if it starts to chip.

I have seen old 3/4" or 1" drive extensions used for punches, put through a hole drilled in a pipe to act as a handle.