Hello all,
I am new here...actually been following this site for a long time, but this is my first post. I'm hoping you can help me with hole punching. I have made my own punch out of coil spring, and it works ok, but it is for small holes, long and thin, and I bend it often. I have several antique punches I got at flea markets that are better, but too short to hold over hot metal and punch for long.
I would like to add a handle to one of these punches. I have used a commercial stubby handled punch from blacksmith depot that is great, but it is big, and they aren't cheap. Looking to punch small holes for something like a decorative leaf hook. So what is the best way to make a small handled punch? Weld a handle on? Wrap it with Quarter inch rod? Is it difficult to make your own stubby punch? If you could post some pics of your punches so I can get ideas that would be great.
Thanks in advance for your help. This is a great site and I have gotten tons of ideas from here!