WTBorrow - 32mm Sheet metal punch - Hunter Valley region

[Dae Tripper]

Hi there, I would like to borrow a 32 sheet metal punch from someone localish, to put a hole in a keg for an element. I live in Singleton NSW and have an award winning Choc Stout on offer for the provider of the equipment.

Yes I could use a hole saw, but that will be my last resort.

Thanks for looking!

 

[n87]

Hey mate, got a 34mm.

PM me if close enough.

 

[Dae Tripper]

Thanks n87 but that is be a bit to big.

 

[woodie]

I may be able to help.
PM sent
Ronald

 

[Benn]

I'm in Victoria and don't have a punch, can't help ya mate.

 

[Dae Tripper]

Thanks for the hole saw offer Ronald!

Ummm... Thanks Benn

Might use my hole saw tomorrow after nightshift tonight.

 

[Kingy]

What makes a punch better than a hole saw. My hole saw left a nice hole when I drilled my staino. Was a bit rough on my old aluminium pot tho

 

[Dae Tripper]

A punch will never wonder, perfectly round, basically less chance to make a hash of it.

 

[n87]

Step drills are awesome for this also... if you can find one big enough.
self centering, auto deburing.

 

[Digga]

Step drills are awesome for this also... if you can find one big enough.
self centering, auto deburing.

But fucked at the end of the hole...
Well I found anyways and that was the 50 job from bunnings not the cheap one....

 

[n87]

But fucked at the end of the hole...
Well I found anyways and that was the 50 job from bunnings not the cheap one....

I got a set of the cheap ones, and they are great. just need to keep them lubed and predrill.
ive never used them for a max size hole.

 

[MitchD]

All hole making devices are great BUT you have to know how to use them properly. Far too often I see and hear people complain thay hole saws and step bits dont last or damage the work piece.

The key is speed and lubrication,

Faster is not better. Just because your drill can go at 10,000 rpm does not mean it should be used at that speed.

Give those sharp teeth something to help them cut without digging in and grabbing. Engine oil will do in a pinch.

Sorry for the hijack.

 

[Digga]

Old man always told me that step drills are meant to be used at HI SPEED!!
I didn't really think that was the case... Anyways the hole that I needed was at the biggest increment. I had to file the edges off as it was screwing the thread and then it was too big.
Didn't even think of a hole saw! I have to get a bigger tap/ball valve.
Wish I paid more attention in metal work and knew how to use each bit of machinery I own.

 

[osprey brewday]

Old man always told me that step drills are meant to be used at HI SPEED!!
I didn't really think that was the case... Anyways the hole that I needed was at the biggest increment. I had to file the edges off as it was screwing the thread and then it was too big.
Didn't even think of a hole saw! I have to get a bigger tap/ball valve.
Wish I paid more attention in metal work and knew how to use each bit of machinery I own.

can u just add a stainless washer and nylon washer to it

 

[osprey brewday]

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