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Dasco Pro Punch and Chisel Warranty?

dr_clyde

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I just bought a set of punches and chisels from dasco pro at lowes. I just couldn't see paying the money for the snappy ones. Anyway, do they have a warranty at all? The package doesnt say.
 
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t100

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I just bought the same set at Lowe's, because that's the only Made in U.S.A. I could find at a decent price. I'm not putting too much expectations on the quality because right out of the box, the 1/16" is bent. I had to go back to get the set exchanged. upon close inspection, 2 out of the 6 sets on the shelf, the 1/16" were bent.

this is my first ever set of punch'n chisel, so I have no comparision to others.
 

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The only punches/chisles I have is Dasco pro, I dont think they have a warranty, but the only ones you are likely to bend or break are the small ones 1/16" and 1/8", I really like mine and I think they are alot better then Craftsman punches
 

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No, they shouldn't. If they are bent in the packaging, yes. If John Doe keeps bringing back and exchanging 1/16" pin punches because he cant control his hammer, or he doesn't use the correct hammer that's his own fault.

Those punches are a great price, made in USA but they are a wear item. Replace them as you wear them out. No warranty for a wearable item keep the price very reasonable. The pack of just the punches is about 12 bucks from lowes.
 

trainman1385

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So how does one go about getting them replaced under warranty? I have had two of mine break, using the smallest hammer I have
 

maxwage

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I has a couple of the Dasco nail sets and the steel they used in 'em is softer then chit. Had to set a couple unsunk framing nails from my Paslode and they mushroomed after only a few nails.

Their small flat bar sets have been good. Also have a 6 or 7 pc punch set that I haven't used yet. I believe they are all USA made.
 
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dr_clyde

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Since starting this thread, I realized how crappy these things are. Even if I could warranty them, I wouldn't because they are so easily broken. I have reversed my original decision and bought Snap-On punches and chisels. I couldn't be happier.
 
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dr_clyde

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These things are proof that just because something is made in the U.S.A. doesn't make them quality. I bought them because they were inexpensive and made here. Can't have it all, apparently.
 
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d.mcfarland

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Wilde has chisels available through Epsteins. I think they are like $5 more than the Dasco pros for the set.
 

joshs74nova

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A buddy just broke my 1/16. It's model number 592. I looked up the warranty, and it's certainly not going to be covered. Looks like I'll replace that one, and then get another set of a different kind as a backup.

And yes, they can be bent still in the package. I was surprised to see that too.
 

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dasco pro punches are pretty much junk if you use them on a regular basis. Snappy is expensive but I haven't broke any.
 

u118224

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I've bent even the biggest Dasco Pro chisel. For punches and chisels I like SK and Proto. I have some Wilde punches and they've been good too. SK and Proto are reasonably priced at Zoro and other places.
 

ChrisLS8

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I mean I would compare Dasco to room temp butter. For chisels and punches I'm a big fan of Mayhew Pro and 150 lines
 
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