Roll pin punches

[Telecaster]

I’ve worn out my Wheeler brass and steel punches, either bent or peened the most-used ones. What’s a good brand to replace them with? Amazon has a bunch to pick from. Local stores only sell Wheeler.

Are the “starter punch” types worth getting - the ones with the small rounded end?

 

[Krogen]

Brownells is your best bet. In my experience, starter punches are just short, stubby versions of "regular" punches. Especially with smaller pins, they're less likely to bend when breaking loose a tight pin. You finish up with a regular punch. You won't know if you needed one until after you bend a punch and wind up scratching your work.

 

[Troystat]

I got a no name set on e-bay. The smaller ones bend very easily I don't know if the name brand ones are any better. Have you considered grinding the ends?

 

[john323]

You can't go wrong with Starrett

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[chief38]

While Starrett & Brown & Sharpe make the BEST precision tools, I am unaware of them making a Roll Pin punch set. When I purchased one years ago I could not find a set from either manufacturer and so I purchased a Brownell's set. Off hand without heading downstairs to my Workshop, I don't remember the brand, but they are made in America and are reasonably well made - at least for us amateur GS's. They come in a red and clear pouch.

 

[Engineer1911]

I bought my Lyman roll pin set from Midway back in the early 1990's. Also bought a set (1980) of General Tool regular punches. I am satisfied with both sets.

Roll pin set: Lyman Roll Pin Punch Set 4-Piece Steel - MPN: 7031277

Regular punch set: General Tools Drive Pin Punch Set 8-Piece Steel - MPN: SPC75

 

[OLDSTER]

Agree with Brownells. Top quality punches ( screw driver sets also) and decent prices

 

[Drm50]

I have been through several sets of craftsman. The small ones bend easy
and I never use the big ones. A buddy gave me some industrial grade that
are black and have short punch nose. I think they are Apex. They don't lip
or bend. I use them for starter punches. Like screw drivers I have been through all the gun name brands too.

 

[serger]

10-5 bent hammer ?

I use Lyman punches i bought at Midway.

 

[Nevada Ed]

You might get a cheap set..............

Heat the tip and quench it in oil, to temper the steel.

I have a cheap Harbor freight punch that is like a Timex........

 

[Jeff423]

USA made set:
GRACE USA Steel Roll Spring Punch Set > Gunsmith | Grace USA