Adjustable Transfer Punch?

[no704]

Was watching a YouTube video and the presenter was using what appeared to be an adjustable transfer punch. Ever seen such a thing? I never had.

 

[Beauregard]

They can be handy in specific applications. Most use them once or twice a year unless you're in a shop.

 

[dscheidt]

They can be handy in specific applications. Most use them once or twice a year unless you're in a shop.

There are no adjustable transfer punches in that video. Was there a point to post it?

 

[larry_g]

Maybe you can post a link to the vid you saw it in and give us a headstart in answering your question. I have seen a few different transfer punches that fit different sized holes. Most use a cone to center the punch.

something like this?

Precise Tru-Center Expanding Transfer Punch Set 1/4" to 11/16 - TCE-750

Shop Precise Tru-Center Expanding Transfer Punch Set 1/4" to 11/16 - TCE-750 crafted by Penn Tool Co. to deliver unmatched reliability. Experience our legacy of over 50 years in precision order now!

www.penntoolco.com

found with this search

universal transfer punch - Google Search

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[PCustoms]

They can be handy in specific applications. Most use them once or twice a year unless you're in a shop.

I think you missed the "adjustable" part of the thread title and the OP

This video is useless

 

[alinc100]

To the OP, help us help you. A link to the video would be a great start. In some situations where the hole was larger than my transfer punch set, I would find a socket that fits in the hole,snug and then use a transfer punch through the drive hole. Not perfect but usually close enough.

 

[PCustoms]

I googled "adjustable transfer punch" and shockingly found results:

Precise Tru-Center Expanding Transfer Punch Set 1/4" to 11/16 - TCE-750

Shop Precise Tru-Center Expanding Transfer Punch Set 1/4" to 11/16 - TCE-750 crafted by Penn Tool Co. to deliver unmatched reliability. Experience our legacy of over 50 years in precision order now!

www.penntoolco.com

Rennsteig Expanding Transfer Punch Set https://a.co/d/dyDpmRz

KBC,3PC EXPANDING TRANSFER PUNCH SET,8-408-058,KBC Tools & Machinery

KBC,3PC EXPANDING TRANSFER PUNCH SET,8-408-058,KBC Tools & Machinery

www.kbctools.com

 

[Beerhippie]

Maybe you can post a link to the vid you saw it in and give us a headstart in answering your question. I have seen a few different transfer punches that fit different sized holes. Most use a cone to center the punch.
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Which works well IF you keep the punch perfectly plumb!

Fumbling with a set of transfer punches to find the right size is a PITA, but not enough to justify $175 for those admittedly nice-looking adjustables. I use my transfer punches once or twice a week.

 

[PCustoms]

Which works well IF you keep the punch perfectly plumb!

Fumbling with a set of transfer punches to find the right size is a PITA, but not enough to justify $175 for those admittedly nice-looking adjustables. I use my transfer punches once or twice a week.

The kbc set was only $38....

 

[ricleh]

Rennsteig on the left and an old American made set in the wooden box. They are very useful and work well.

 

[2oolhound]

Nice work PCustoms, they look like they work like adjustable reamers. Likely have better hardened tips than my cheap set.

 

[SwissMetric]

Rennsteig sells 3 sizes of adjustable self-centering center punches, page 49 of 93 of the current catalog, art. # begins with 430 14..., the regrindable center punch is available as spare part, I used the wording of the catalog:
Range 6-8 mm
Range 8-11 mm
Range 11-16 mm

The end of the sleeve is slightly (see range above) expansible and allows centering punch to be automatically centered in the hole.

I haven't used any of those recently.