Transfer punch sets?

[Jason280]

I had no idea these things even existed, but have decided having a set would be of great use in the shop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD4EX/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Any suggestions on a decent set that will keep their points, and not deform? Thanks!

 

[MWEric]

Only one I would use is made by Spellmaco, USA of course.

 

[larry_g]

If not aware of them be aware that they are only for marking. They are relatively soft and will not make a center punch mark. The proper use is to align the parts and then give the punch a light tap, enough to mark the piece. You then use a center punch to put a divot in the part to capture the drill point.

Reading around the internet you will find a lot of people complaining about the 'poor quality' of their transfer punches and the truth is they are hitting them to hard. So be forewarned.

Also know that they come in drill sizes including letter and number sizes + metric.

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no neat sig line

 

[454ragtop]

I've had generic imports for years, work fine. The key, even with made in USA ones, is a light tap, then hit the divot with a std center punch. Now just wait till you discover transfer screws..........

edit to add Larry must type faster than me, but who doesn't.

 

[md21722]

I use a Spellmaco set ordered through McMaster. They work fine.

 

[woody 73]

Funny thing in that I enjoy doing stories for you guys but finding companies making tools 100% in the USA is getting next to impossible these days...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301072

 

[royesses]

C.S.Osborne U.S.A. From Harry J's
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/usa-transfer-punch-set.html

 

[Jack84]

Here's the one I use, works well even with odd sizes.

 

[gdocktor3]

Saw them in the Amazon warehouse a few days ago. Check there first.

 

[MarineScott]

I bought a set like that (Spellmaco) at a garage sale for $5

 

[Buckgnarly]

Only one I would use is made by Spellmaco, USA of course.

X2. I think I paid under 40 bucks shipped for an older but new set from Fleabay.

 

[Al Bundy]

I had no idea these things even existed, but have decided having a set would be of great use in the shop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD4EX/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Any suggestions on a decent set that will keep their points, and not deform? Thanks!

I thought you were talking about your avatar.

 

[leg17]

If not aware of them be aware that they are only for marking. They are relatively soft and will not make a center punch mark. The proper use is to align the parts and then give the punch a light tap, enough to mark the piece. You then use a center punch to put a divot in the part to capture the drill point.

What he said

 

[Ign]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296268

 

[ttpete]

Here's the one I use, works well even with odd sizes.

Those work great as long as there's enough clearance around the hole to accommodate the large top piece.