DeepSea Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hi All, Does anyone have any good recommendations for a punch and die set? I know the waldron ones used to be highly thought of but afaict they're OOP now and rare as anything. If it makes a difference I'd mostly be doing 1/32 with occasional dabbles in 1/48? Cheers in advance David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 RPtoolz .... That’s all that needs to be said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Dads203 said: RPtoolz .... That’s all that needs to be said And deep pockets 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, colin said: And deep pockets 😉 Quality comes at a price fella 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Seconded! https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/punch-and-die-set-rp-toolz-rp-pd/ Or https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/big-punch-and-die-set-rp-toolz-rp-bpd/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thirded.... As an ex Toolmaker, (basic piercing ie punch & die is the most basic of press tools) I can highly recommend RPtoolz set, as previously mention they are pricey but are well machined and material used seem to be of good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 hours ago, DeepSea said: Does anyone have any good recommendations for a punch and die set? Punch and die sets are expensive, so depends on how much you are going to use it, You can make a DIY one with two sheets of perspex and use the back end of drill bits. It's not brilliant, but does work. I made one like this, off hand not sure where it is, and no time to go hunting. If you want more info I'll have a rummage. Not my idea BTW, was suggested by @Iain Wyllie years ago on Hyerpscale I think, I had some perspex offcuts so had a bash at making one. If you have a drill press and can drill metal, that would make a better base plate, with a perspex top piece so you can see what you are doing. Another cheap way is a leather punch. These can be got cheap, and will punch out 30 or 40 thou no problem. Again, really depends on what you need, and how often you need it. HTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepSea Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thanks all! @Troy Smith I think atm I'd rather spend on something than try and make - I'd have to pick up some perspex etc to make my own one anyhow. Cheers for the steer to RPtoolz - they aren't cheap certainly but sounds like they're worth it. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I bought one of these off amazon in 2017 & have been using regularly since then... It cost around £20 odd quid - so quite affordable & very sturdy - used by jewellers for punching metal discs... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepSea Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, BIG X said: I bought one of these off amazon in 2017 & have been using regularly since then... It cost around £20 odd quid - so quite affordable & very sturdy - used by jewellers for punching metal discs... Do you know what I should be searching for on amazon - what keywords? Cheers D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, DeepSea said: Do you know what I should be searching for on amazon - what keywords? Cheers D Try... Proops Circular Jewellers Disc Cutters, Set of 14 (J1038). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, BIG X said: I bought one of these off amazon in 2017 & have been using regularly since then... It cost around £20 odd quid - so quite affordable & very sturdy - used by jewellers for punching metal discs... That looks positively industrial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Scimitar F1 said: That looks positively industrial! ...goes through styrene a treat - making lovely little discs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 5:56 PM, Dads203 said: RPtoolz .... That’s all that needs to be said Seconded ! 👍 On 1/20/2021 at 6:32 PM, colin said: And deep pockets 😉 Unfortunately seconded 👎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 9:43 AM, BIG X said: I bought one of these off amazon in 2017 & have been using regularly since then... On 1/21/2021 at 9:43 AM, BIG X said: I bought one of these off amazon in 2017 & have been using regularly since then... It cost around £20 odd quid - so quite affordable & very sturdy - used by jewellers for punching metal discs... I got the exact same set and its done everything that I have ever wanted from it...............value for money @ £25 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352604692341?mkevt=1&mkcid=28&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=352604692341&targetid=1140014333902&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045466&poi=&campaignid=12128843707&mkgroupid=117235444295&rlsatarget=pla-1140014333902&abcId=9300483&merchantid=7300134&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjKqABhDLARIsABbJrGlnsH8iDe0ppKxKJrrerFmR_JZDZZ7HxytDfmqr_w5LC08gwsG4kVUaAqXWEALw_wcB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 RP Toolz. I have a smaller Historex Agent's set too (for larger diameters), but the most of the time I use my RP Toolz set. Top quality, precise and very easy to use. J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 RPToolz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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