Punch Press

[littleponderosa]

So, local cl is showing a 2 ton & 5 ton punch press for $200.

http://billings.craigslist.org/tls/4993504104.html

What do all you metal worker guys think? Call is in, waiting on a reply.

Bill

 

[DocsMachine]

The primary question is, do you have a use for a punch press.

If you have the dies or at least are willing to pay to have dies made, and need to make large numbers (thousands) of thin, stampable items, then yeah, go for it.

But they're not like arbor presses or bearing presses- something that size only has a stroke of about 1-1/2"

Doc.

 

[justanengineer]

The price isnt terrible, thats about what they normallly sell for in these parts, but as Doc mentions you need to have a use for them.

 

[littleponderosa]

I'm gonna pass. No return call, no real reason to give up more floor space.
I'm still on hold for the lathe and milling machine.
Thanks for the advice fellas.

Bill