Best bet is to buy from Brownells where gunsmiths shop. They have deals on occasion and their tools are properly hardened.anyone recommend a $20-ish pin punch set via eBay or Amazon? Don’t need a hammer but will take it of course if included. I have trouble finding tiny pistol/revolver punches locally, thx!
If you know what you are looking for, a lot of times you can get deals on used tools via Ebay. I have picked up various handtools made during the age of craftsmanship that are as good as anything on the market today. Tools used to not be regarded as throwaways.anyone recommend a $20-ish pin punch set via eBay or Amazon? Don’t need a hammer but will take it of course if included. I have trouble finding tiny pistol/revolver punches locally, thx!
^^^^ A very good option.… a lot of times you can get deals on used tools via Ebay. I have picked up various handtools made during the age of craftsmanship that are as good as anything on the market today. Tools used to not be regarded as throwaways.
Mayhew are not as pretty as Starrett (I own both brands), but none have ever failed me.good quality (Mayhew punches)
Sound advice.For spring roll pins, you're better off to use punches specifically for those.
Whatever you decide to buy, stay away from Harbor Freight for punches. They will spaghetti the first time they are used. Way too soft.
Whatever you decide to buy, stay away from Harbor Freight for punches. They will spaghetti the first time they are used. Way too soft.
These are a good option that allows you to change the pin if you bind them
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-tools/punches/starter-punch-set-prod549.aspx
I've got those. Have to tighten the collar frequently.
I haunt auctions and antique shops; Better prices at the auctions, but spottier chances of a good find. I've bought several good older micrometers from the antique shop that knows my wife so well they yell "Norm!" when she walks in. (OK, not really "Norm!", but her name.)If you know what you are looking for, a lot of times you can get deals on used tools via Ebay. I have picked up various handtools made during the age of craftsmanship that are as good as anything on the market today. Tools used to not be regarded as throwaways.
I've got those. Have to tighten the collar frequently.