Roper Whitney punch ID.

[wantacoe]

I have a Whitney #11 rotary punch. I am having no luck finding punches and dies for it. I have seen some that are similiar but not the right ones. Here is a rough sketch (excuse the art work, not my specialty). Measurements are close using a cheap caliper. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[RTM]

I'd call Roper Whitney, see if there is any interchangeable bits. I have a #20, and need to ask if their current punch sets will fit my vintage one.

Punches & Dies - Roper Whitney

www.roperwhitney.com

 

[cvairwerks]

** series dies and punches should fit. Check their site for sure.

 

[Steve_P]

I don't know what number mine is, but I bought additional die sets for it on Zoro years ago, and they even had them in stock.

 

[Bottlecapdigger]

Got any pic’s of your rotary punch machine? I’m curious what they look like. I have a rotex rotary punch that I really like and have used a lot over the yrs. Wondering if it’s similar. BCD

 

[bazzz]

I was looking for information about my Whitney punch and found this thread using the search feature. I guess it’s a rotary punch because you turn it and the die goes down to punch the hole. It looks like the capacity’s 1/2 inch. Is that 1/2 inch thick it will punch through or 1/2 inch hole? The reason I ask is I have a 5/8 inch die that was in the bag with the other ones.

 

[cvairwerks]

It's a Roper Whitney #20. A 5/8" is probably outside it's limits for anything but aluminum or copper or brass.

No. 20 Portable Punch-Ball Bearing - Roper Whitney

The No. 20 tool offers 20 tons of punching power to meet heavier job requirements, and greater versatility in punching flat sheets and angles. Includes one 1/2" round punch and die set. The No. 20 and No. 20 CTL are similar, except that the frame around the die pocket of the CTL20 is machined to...

www.roperwhitney.com

 

[bazzz]

Thanks for the link., I didn’t realize the company was still in business. I found the punch when I was cleaning out my dad’s garage.

 

[wantacoe]

I'd call Roper Whitney, see if there is any interchangeable bits. I have a #20, and need to ask if their current punch sets will fit my vintage one.

Punches & Dies - Roper Whitney

www.roperwhitney.com

I have not called them but I did email them last week but have not gotten a reply.

 

[wantacoe]

** series dies and punches should fit. Check their site for sure.

I checked them, way different.

 

[wantacoe]

Got any pic’s of your rotary punch machine? I’m curious what they look like. I have a rotex rotary punch that I really like and have used a lot over the yrs. Wondering if it’s similar. BCD

I will be at my shop tomorrow and get some pics.

 

[RTM]

I have not called them but I did email them last week but have not gotten a reply.

I’m not a fan of email for this. 90% of the time when it goes to Info@compnyX.com,I never get a reply. Some generic account that rarely gets read, the person who was assigned left, so many options. That’s why I call anymore.

 

[wantacoe]

Thanks guys, found it. Whitney 12 and 20. https://www.trick-tools.com/index/p...unch+and+Die+Set+for+Roper+Whitney+No.+10,+12

 

[RTM]

Thanks guys, found it. Whitney 12 and 20. https://www.trick-tools.com/index/page/product/product_id/6561/category_chain/42,52,375,825/product_name/14+inch+(E+Drill+Size)+Round+Punch+and+Die+Set+for+Roper+Whitney+No.+10,+12

10 & 12, not 12 & 20.

I saw that on Ropers site at lunch today, and they did not have the 1/2 dimension listed. Was gonna ask, then ask you if the 5/8 would not be a problem since yours was inch plus on top.


Their drawing

No. 10 and No. 12 Type O Punch - Roper Whitney

www.roperwhitney.com

Glad you found it. They came up in my searches, but didn’t go back when they didn’t have the exact thing

 

[wantacoe]

10 & 12, not 12 & 20.

I saw that on Ropers site at lunch today, and they did not have the 1/2 dimension listed. Was gonna ask, then ask you if the 5/8 would not be a problem since yours was inch plus on top.


Their drawing

No. 10 and No. 12 Type O Punch - Roper Whitney

www.roperwhitney.com

Glad you found it. They came up in my searches, but didn’t go back when they didn’t have the exact thing

Thanks RTM. Yes, 10 + 12. Not sure why i typed 20. In my terrible drawing the top is .630, that other is a reference line.

 

[RTM]

my terrible drawing the top is .630, that other is a reference line.

Now that you say it, obviously. I didn't notice the sudden 4 digit precision either. No leading zeros, so many clues missed