Hi I am looking for a good strong punch and chisel set I'm not wanting to buy one off my Matco or snap on truck they are wicked expensive currently have the HF set but I'm a heavy equipment tech and they just aren't cutting it thanks in advance
Opinions on a good punch and chisel set?
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Duck tape Bill
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I have some made by Wilde, and they have worked well.
http://www.wildetool.com/category.cfm?catid=2
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/12-pc-punch-and-chisel-set-wilde.html
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/20-pc-punch-and-chisel-set-wilde.html
http://www.wildetool.com/category.cfm?catid=2
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/12-pc-punch-and-chisel-set-wilde.html
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/20-pc-punch-and-chisel-set-wilde.html
I asked this a month or so ago and everyone recommended Mayhew. This is what I bought. Very nice set. Mayhew 61019 Punch and Chisel Kit - 19 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J5DICI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
SMKS
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I recently bought some Wilde from Harry Epstein and I'm pretty pleased with them.
four.cycle
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Wilde sets on Ebay for about $22 and up.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310819 thread where I asked the same question. Some other recommendations in there.
gdh33
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Doubt any chisels or punches are lifetime warranty. Maybe 30 day defect warranty. They are a consumable.
maxpower_hd
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I like Mayhew myself. I haven't had to try to use the warranty. Their web site says they have a two year warranty on their Select tools and Lifetime on the Pro tools. It does exclude consumables but the warranty does not say punches are considered consumables with the exception of hollow punches on the Select warranty. Here is the link to the Pro warranty: http://mayhew.com/pro-warranty.php
davethorik
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Never used their punches but Mayhew's cold chisels are awesome.
rlitman
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d.mcfarland
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Maybe we should ask why aren't they cutting it. If you need a bigger punch then the brand doesn't matter. Things like that are important to consider if you get a set. Maybe you need long reach ones to work on the larger equipment or another variety.
rlitman
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He has the HF set. They're notorious for bending and mushrooming.
areyouanywhere
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I have a mayhew set which I like.
Sam'sAutoParts
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I have a pretty mixed set, it includes: Old SK, Craftsman, Mac, and Meyhew.
If buying new I would go with Meyhew. Although the craftsman have been good, and they did warrantee a chisel that I managed to snap in two.
If buying new I would go with Meyhew. Although the craftsman have been good, and they did warrantee a chisel that I managed to snap in two.
d.mcfarland
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If you use them often, I say pick up two different brands and give us a comparison!!
Coach James
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I have ones from Enderes, Wilde, Baltimore Tool Works, Dasco, C-man and a couple Bondhus. All have been fine.
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u118224
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woody 73
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Two things:
A top notch set made by Mayhew is their 150 series:But be warned a good set will set you back some cold hard cash but it comes with a lifetime warranty and that set will never let you down:
http://mayhew.com/pro-150-sets.php
Ok I said two things...
Look for putting together a good used set:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270810
A top notch set made by Mayhew is their 150 series:But be warned a good set will set you back some cold hard cash but it comes with a lifetime warranty and that set will never let you down:
http://mayhew.com/pro-150-sets.php
Ok I said two things...
Look for putting together a good used set:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270810
dr_clyde
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Stay away from Dasco Pro. They are ****. I bought snap-on and haven't looked back. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to get snappy again. If you just can't stomach the cost, Mayhew gets my vote. Wilde is a great brand too.
If you want lifetime warranty, you pretty much have to get a truck brand.
If you want lifetime warranty, you pretty much have to get a truck brand.
Farmall450
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I agree!
rlitman
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Anybody know who the OEM for Craftsman is?
I've got some of their older chromed square shank punches, and they're EXCELLENT. Look for these at flea markets!
I also have some newer red painted hex shank ones that are decent enough.
I've got some of their older chromed square shank punches, and they're EXCELLENT. Look for these at flea markets!
I also have some newer red painted hex shank ones that are decent enough.
d.mcfarland
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Currently the USA made ones are Western Forge and they work perfectly well for me. I'm not positive if the older one's are all WF, but I the one's I have are marked WF.
ord.avg.guy
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Gray Tools, think there still made in Canada.
http://http://shopgraytools.com/collections/punch-and-chisels/products/20-piece-punch-chisel-set
http://http://shopgraytools.com/collections/punch-and-chisels/products/20-piece-punch-chisel-set
cliftonbros89
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If not Snap On, I've also used Mayhew, Wilde, and Craftsman. I haven't had any problems with them. Punch and Chisels are about the only Craftsman I'll buy anymore if they're still U.S. made. Although my local Sears claimed that they no longer warranty the smaller punches and chisels anymore.
rsanter
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I have snap on, mayhew, and a little bit of old Proto.
All,of which work very well for me
Bob
All,of which work very well for me
Bob
Scout Driver
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I've got Wilde, older Dasco Pro and some Mayhew. At work we use Snap On. Had good results from all of them.
Best bang-for-the-buck may be Wilde on sale from different sources. Menards has had some good sales on them during the last year.
Scott
Best bang-for-the-buck may be Wilde on sale from different sources. Menards has had some good sales on them during the last year.
Scott