Cutting Big Holes In Thin Metal

[Rickabilly]

(09-12-2012, 11:53 AM)DaveH Wrote:

(09-12-2012, 11:04 AM)Rickabilly Wrote: Oh and if you buy a thrust race either a ball style or needle roller style with a 10mm bore and use it under the nut that you are turning to close the punch into the die it reduces the torque required by a whole heap, well worth the investment.

Rick

Good tip Rick

DaveH

Hello Dave,

I wish I could take the credit for the idea, but Q Max sells the larger sizes complete with the bearing,
So, credit where it's due.

Regards
Rick

[Micktoon]

Quality rack there John, very neat:worthy and you now have to tool to make more . Good that they fit direct into your draw too , will keep them nice and clean
Just for anyone else thats interested I am sure you can get Qmax type cutters in square and other switch hole type shapes too.

cheers Mick