New punch set

[JohnnieBoy]

I've been doing some tinkering on different trigger variants of my HK pistols. My punch "set" was just a mish mosh of a few different punches. I recently didn't have the correct size I needed to replace a trigger return spring. So instead of buying one punch, I just decided to buy a whole new set.

I have other projects slated, 10/22 trigger work and I also have to r&r trigger assy/hammer from my pre-model 10.

What do "they" say? The tools make the job!

 

[joe44va]

Smart move

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

Can't go wrong with the Wilde Tool, Kansas made Tekton set. Only problem is it doesn't have a 5/64 pin punch so I had to order one separately.
Now you need some Wilde made Grace pin holder punches.

 

[chief38]

JohnnieBoy,

Nice Punch Set! It's nice to see they also included a Roll Pin Punch set as well.

A couple of hints I can extend to you.......

Never let Burrs, dents or sharp edges remain on the Punch faces. Dress them clean and flat and you won't scratch things up.

You can make a better Bench Block out of a plain old Hockey Puck and customize it. In fact, get a few extra Hockey Pucks to use as shims for the rest of the gun while the pin you are punching out is under one of the holes in the Bench Block Puck. (It will level out the gun for better stability). The plastic commercial ones are OK, but I find the Rubber Hockey Pucks are way better and they can be customizes any way you want.

For a soft punch (you will need one eventually), Brownell's sells Nylon tipped (replaceable) ones. Brass Punches tend to mar up a gins surface with gold color smudge marks that are a pain to remove. Nylon will not mark up anything!

 

[JohnnieBoy]

JohnnieBoy,

Nice Punch Set! It's nice to see they also included a Roll Pin Punch set as well.

A couple of hints I can extend to you.......

Never let Burrs, dents or sharp edges remain on the Punch faces. Dress them clean and flat and you won't scratch things up.

You can make a better Bench Block out of a plain old Hockey Puck and customize it. In fact, get a few extra Hockey Pucks to use as shims for the rest of the gun while the pin you are punching out is under one of the holes in the Bench Block Puck. (It will level out the gun for better stability). The plastic commercial ones are OK, but I find the Rubber Hockey Pucks are way better and they can be customizes any way you want.

For a soft punch (you will need one eventually), Brownell's sells Nylon tipped (replaceable) ones. Brass Punches tend to mar up a gins surface with gold color smudge marks that are a pain to remove. Nylon will not mark up anything!

Thank you for the sound advise.

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

Here's how I store my Tekton punch set.
I added a Wilde 5/64 punch to complete it but the Wilde 5/64 uses the same size hex stock as the 5/32 so it's larger than the Tekton 5/64 roll pin punch.

I would recommend adding a 5/64 punch since there are several pins that require that size. Extractor pins to name one.

 

[chief38]

Many years ago I invested in 3 dozen different sizes of Drill Rod. It is the stuff Drill Bits are made from and polished silky smooth - very hard! Over the years I've used the Drill Rod to make Punches of all types, Drills, Pins for guns, tools and machinery, for repair jobs etc. They do make excellent Punches and I always have the right size on hand for special sized pins. There are a few instances that I had the correct size Starrett Punch, the only problem was it was not long enough. Hence the Drill Rod set.

That reminds me........ I'm getting to the point now that my supply of Drill Rod is starting to run low. I haven't seen them being sold in sets any longer - just in individual sizes. Have to start doing a serious search.

 

[292]

JohnnieBoy,

Nice Punch Set! It's nice to see they also included a Roll Pin Punch set as well.

A couple of hints I can extend to you.......

Never let Burrs, dents or sharp edges remain on the Punch faces. Dress them clean and flat and you won't scratch things up.

You can make a better Bench Block out of a plain old Hockey Puck and customize it. In fact, get a few extra Hockey Pucks to use as shims for the rest of the gun while the pin you are punching out is under one of the holes in the Bench Block Puck. (It will level out the gun for better stability). The plastic commercial ones are OK, but I find the Rubber Hockey Pucks are way better and they can be customizes any way you want.

For a soft punch (you will need one eventually), Brownell's sells Nylon tipped (replaceable) ones. Brass Punches tend to mar up a gins surface with gold color smudge marks that are a pain to remove. Nylon will not mark up anything!

Based on your recommendation I order me some hockey pucks.

 

[Arquebus357]

Finally...something I can do with all those old pucks I keep tripping over.

Many thanks

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

I've got a few Czech made hockey pucks that I use. Lots of blue rubber swarf to clean up after machining but I want to say they were only $2 each.

 

[chief38]

I've got a few Czech made hockey pucks that I use. Lots of blue rubber swarf to clean up after machining but I want to say they were only $2 each.

HA! When I made mine (and a few for some friends) I spent more time cleaning up all the shavings than it took to do the job! My Son use to play Hockey ( hasn't in a long time ) and I've never had to but Pucks.

 

[JohnnieBoy]

My $10 store bought one (bought w cc points) works great! ... And no shavings to clean up!

 

[chief38]

My $10 store bought one (bought w cc points) works great! ... And no shavings to clean up!

Yes, however the hard rubber is more gentle on finishes and since you are starting with a clean pallet, you can customize it to your specific needs. I have made others for different purposes that are not in the photos I posted. In fact they have nothing at all to do with firearms and I customized them to what I need at the time. At only a few bucks each, it's cheap enough to make which ever configurations you need. Last but not least, I actually enjoy making them.