Recommend a Quality Set Punches & Chisels

[mepilotunot]

This is a quality set!! Mayhew all the way! This set runs around 170.00 so this is a steal http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mayhew-150th-Anniversary-Punch-Chisel-Set-Snap-On-trk_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5ab0cc9cQQitemZ130370555036QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

 

[Elroy]

does elroy have any tips on how to produce such a nice clean striking end?

Well it helps tremendously to have one of these:

With non-loaded abrasive of course

 

[Elroy]

The 25 cent Baltimore punch before

Same 25 cent Baltimore punch AFTER:

This transformation occurred in no more than 5 minutes

 

[Flash21]

With non-loaded abrasive of course

Can Elroy expand on what non-loaded abrasive is?

 

[rodm1]

OK, back on topic

Are the Snap-On / Matco branded Mayhew's "S-2" steel?

Anyone have any comments for or against the S-2 steel variety? The punches / chisels with the S-2 Steel are referred to as "S-Series"

S-7 would be a better choice they use it in die punches. S-2 is probable a good compromise on cost. Is it better then there standard model no idea.

http://www.sousacorp.com/tool1.htm

 

[JayL]

Is this Snap On kit made by Mayhew? I purchased this slightly used and still in very good shape for $130.

 

[Jeff]

I have an assortment of PB Swiss, Beta, and DASCO.

 

[JayL]

Those PB Swiss punches are good. I caught a few on the Amazon PB Swiss Madness sometime ago.

 

[Flash21]

Is this Snap On kit made by Mayhew?

No, I think the USA top shelf Matcos are made by Mayhew. However, as far as I know, Snap-On makes their own punch/chisels. I have carefully compared them and there are differences.

 

[american lockpicker]

PB Swiss

http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/category/striking-tools?

Not US but Swiss made but its probably the worlds finest.

 

[Steve_P]

I have two sets of ~30 yr old starrett pin punches (in the wooden cylindrical container which is also cool) and they're fantastic. I bought a few new starrett singles from Amazon but noticed they are not marked USA.

Does anyone know where the newer Starrett punches are made?

I don't know if they're as good as the old ones as I haven't used them much, but the old ones are just about bombproof. Of course you can bend any thin punch. I also have starrett center punches (love them also), and PB Swiss and Mayhew pin punches. For chisels I have newer Mayhews, and some vintage Armstrong, all good.

 

[JayL]

No, I think the USA top shelf Matcos are made by Mayhew. However, as far as I know, Snap-On makes their own punch/chisels. I have carefully compared them and there are differences.

Would you mind sharing what you have found out please.

 

[mofo62]

Interesting information, through all the threads I could find I don't think I ran across that information...thanks Krusty.


So, it looks like Mayhew (sold as Matco, Snap-On), Martin (sold as Cornwell) are the leaders.



Are the Snap-On / Matco branded Mayhew's "S-2" steel?

Anyone have any comments for or against the S-2 steel variety? These are referred to as "S-Series"


From their catalog: (This is from the catalog page for "The 150 Line)

"High grade S-2 Tool Steel for superior tensile strength, toughness & long life!"

"Full Shank heat treating!"

"Parabolic head to reduce mushrooming & chipping!"

"Black Oxide finish for enhanced corrosion resistance!"

"Full Professional Finish!"

The Advantages of Full Shank Heat Treating
Full shank heat treat is a two step process where the entire length of the too is hardened and tempered and then the struck end of the tool is drawn back.

Advantage: Struck end is less susceptible to mushroooming.

Much thabks for information


Today buy my Prybar Wright ,but its made for MayHew (Its great .its strong ) Great Mayhew,my first tool Mayhew its 100happy.tomorrow pictures...

 

[nissan_crawler]

I have Dasco, Craftsmen (whatever they are), Mayhew, and Snap-0n punches. I went through the dasco set at work, broke them, replaced them, got craftsman at work...broke those, took them home, got mayhew...broke/bent those, took them home, bit the bullet and bought snap-on ones well over a year ago. to date, I haven't bent or broken a single one of them.

Yes, there's a difference. A BIG one. What it is, I have no idea. They're the only ones that have held up for breaking rivet heads and pounding them out, though.