Punch set

[John in OH]

Rennsteig
www.rennsteig.com

Rennsteig "Exclusiv" with polished pin and rounded edges. Red powdercoated.

punch/chisel set

Nice!! Leave it to the Germans to make some beautiful tools!!

 

[John in OH]

Surprised nobody mentioned Enderes yet.... they have many variety sets for sale.

Speaking of Enderes, are they still in business?? GJ had an Enderes promotion event several years ago and I got some nice pin punches from them at that time, but I haven't heard them mentioned since then and I never seem to see their products for sale anywhere.

 

[Tinner]

Another vote for Mayhew. Protos are good too but the Mayhew's are cheaper and can be found anywhere. Stay away from Snap-on from my experience they are the quality of drasco at 10x the cost.

Mayhew makes Snap-on. They're the same as the 150 series, the best they make.

It's Dasco.

 

[skylinegtr20]

is Mayhew oem proto/mac?

Yes and Snappy.

 

[PFSard]

Speaking of Enderes, are they still in business??

ENDERES TOOLS IS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!!!
http://www.enderes.com/aboutus.htm

 

[jeffmoss26]

Enderes is very much still in business...most of the local hardware stores around here carry their full line.

 

[Sanny81]

I never knew Mayhew was OEM for Proto and Snap on. I'm assuming that 12 piece set Home Depot sells is not near the same?

 

[maxpower_hd]

Another vote for Mayhew. Excellent quality made in USA. I think by looking at the two side by side that Mayhew may actually make them for SO. Someone else might be able to confirm.

They're pry bars are excellent as well.

 

[VoodooCLD]

I never knew Mayhew was OEM for Proto and Snap on. I'm assuming that 12 piece set Home Depot sells is not near the same?

Most likely not. The Pro 150 line is Mayhews really high end stuff. Made of S2 steel, and they're not cheap

 

[Heaty]

Mac set? Proto set? Mathew set? No pics?

 

[lilcraigford]

Most likely not. The Pro 150 line is Mayhews really high end stuff. Made of S2 steel, and they're not cheap

The "In Store" part numbers that Home Depot lists for their selection of Mayhew correspond with the Select Series tools. Some (but not all) of the Select Series products are made in Taiwan. The stock photo and listing for the 12 piece set (#61040) do state "Made in the USA." These are most likely made to a different specification, however (as suggested already).

 

[RedneckWelder]

I never knew Mayhew was OEM for Proto and Snap on. I'm assuming that 12 piece set Home Depot sells is not near the same?

The Mayhew punches at Tractor Supply and Home Depot are not equal to the premium series as sold by the tool trucks.

They are still decent punches, I brought a bunch to supplement my better ones.

 

[IdahoMan]

Has anyone tried Brownell's? They have a "drift punch" that has exchangeable brass/nylon/aluminum tips.

They call them drift punches, but they appear to be pin punches.

 

[Dakkyz]

I have Proto Punch and Chisel sets both are really good, Starrett Brass ones pretty good for the price.

For the Eurobrands, I have Gedore and Elora tapered punches and some long Elora chisels that have held up really great.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

After using the two piece Protos, it was tough to go back to using Mayhew. Of course I don't have a set so I didn't have a choice. Starrett look the same as the Protos, likely are.

 

[bobcatdan]

I have snap on, mac, SK and wilde sets. I would say the SO, mac and SK sets are all on par with each other and really couldn't recommend one over the others. Wilde is ok, but it's at least a step below. Chisels don't hold an edge as long and the punches are easier to bend. That said for $50, they are a good beater set compared to $200ish for the other sets.

 

[Kenskip1]

Have you looked at this set? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQLGHO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[IdahoMan]

Brownell's website irks me. Nm.

I looked at Wilde brand starter/solid punchs: $6 for a 3/16? Too expensive.

Question: What about just using drill rod for a punch? They come in the right sizes/tolerances don't they?

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

Drill rod needs hardening and tempering . I made a 1/4" one in pre-app , still have it. It's worked all these years.

Brownells look like the Starrett/Proto .

 

[IdahoMan]

Drill rod needs hardening and tempering . I made a 1/4" one in pre-app , still have it. It's worked all these years.

Brownells look like the Starrett/Proto .

What hardness does drill rod come in?

A Propane/MAPP torch, a water/oil quench, and some time in the oven (temper) should do the trick yes?

Thanks for the response.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

Drill rod comes soft, I turned down some 1/2 to make a 1/4". I tempered it on a heated plate. Remember this was in a technical college . Lathe work and heat treating practical.

 

[nelstomlinson]

Heat it orange, until a magnet isn't attracted to it, then quench it. Sand it until it's bright. Temper by heating with a propane torch until it shows purple color. I made a pin punch that way last week.

If you want it harder, stop when you start to see straw color, but that might be too hard.

 

[Fulcrum]

Another vote for Mayhew. Protos are good too but the Mayhew's are cheaper and can be found anywhere. Stay away from Snap-on from my experience they are the quality of drasco at 10x the cost.

Mayhew makes punches for Snap-on. You must not like Mayhew then, as logic would dictate that is your real opinion of their product (minus the name).

 

[Wamsutta]

Mayhew makes punches for Snap-on.

They do not. Snap-on makes their own punches and chisels in Elizabethton Tennessee.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412257

 

[Sebert]

I have this set.. Blackhawk By Proto CT-114 Punch and Chisel Set, 14-Piece. It's the same as the proto set but a lot more reasonable.

 

[IdahoMan]

What hardness should a punch be? (What is the usual RW hardness of a steel punch?)

There are brass, nylon, aluminum, and steel punches.

 

[Fulcrum]

What hardness should a punch be?

There are brass, nylon, aluminum, and steel punches.

Most of the time you can use steel punches even for delicate work. You just hit them a little softer, with a smaller hammer. I have a 2 oz Bluepoint that's super cute.

 

[Mr_B]

What hardness should a punch be?

There are brass, nylon, aluminum, and steel punches.

all down to job at hand, you want non marring, you want no spark potential and so forth .
Mac and proto punches done well for me, have some beta ones and unbranded taiwan via independant tool trader and they pretty decent too .
Used mainly mac for decades though .

 

[C4VETTE]

I have a set of Wilde, I bought them because they were USA made. I REALLY don't like them, they seem super soft, I've mushroomed all of them even with the light home use they get. I want to try a set of Mahews though. I have their pry bars, and they seem damn near indestrucable

 

[Steve_P]

Multiple threads on this, but Starrett or Mayhew 150 line are fantastic. Proto is also highly regarded here but I've not used them.

 

[1982fxr]

They do not. Snap-on makes their own punches and chisels in Elizabethton Tennessee.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412257

And they are awesome.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I have a set of Wilde, I bought them because they were USA made. I REALLY don't like them, they seem super soft, I've mushroomed all of them even with the light home use they get. I want to try a set of Mahews though. I have their pry bars, and they seem damn near indestrucable

I agree,I purchased a Wild set from HJE for roll pins. Several bent with light use,they were not the quality that I was hoping for.
I am going to have to try Mayhew.
My Protos have been very good also!

 

[Hytekrednek]

I have the full set, every model made, of the Facom sheathed punches. I forget the name for them. They have been superb. They are red and black. Reinsteig "spelling?" has a set of sleeved metric punches that I have also. These have been the best for the smallest pins. I have proto and Grace roll pin punches, starters, and holders. No complaints at all.

 

[Hytekrednek]

these...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FACOM-FA-M...296945?hash=item4d97fb1771:g:x5EAAOSwwgddJR18

 

[Hytekrednek]

Has anyone tried Brownell's? They have a "drift punch" that has exchangeable brass/nylon/aluminum tips.

They call them drift punches, but they appear to be pin punches.

I use them with brass or nylon ends for drifting sights on firearms. Work great for that type stuff. Brownells lifetime unconditional warranty on everything they sell is a great bonus too. Wonderful company