Diy Sheet Metal Punch

Place this cylinder on top of the metal sandwich and place the entire assembly under the press.

Diy sheet metal punch.

A ratcheting handle is used to operate the punch and die pair. Find a long metal cylinder that will fit between the two stainless steel rods. Used in conjunction with a press. Homemade sheetmetal punch constructed from round bar stock.

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Back it with thin cardboard for durability then use tacks to secure the paper to both the metal and your work surface. Homemade sheetmetal punch constructed from a surplus leaf spring engine valve stem and bar stock. Metal sheets photo by bill mazza. Airstream restoration car restoration aluminum sheet metal aluminium sheet custom metal fabrication power hammer car workshop metal forming metal working tools.

For larger holes or use on thicker gauges of steel more. Sheet metal bender brake 805mm mounted on a hydraulic portable tablei love metalworking is my favorite hobby. Lavy recommends 24 or 28 gauge plated metal. A hand punch such as those by roper whitney can be used to make perfect holes in sheet metal quickly and with relatively little effort.