MarkDobson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 so this weekend i decided to race the snow and get out and make some tools that ive desperately needed. i ended up making a square punch, a round/center punch and i guess what you would call a bolster plate for making rivet heads and tenons. the bolster plate as a 1/2in and 3/8in hole for rivet heading and a square hole so i can have nice clean tenons on my plant hangers or whatever i decide to make. the punches are made from 1/2in 1045. the bolster plate is made from a trailer leaf spring. i ended up making the square punch too short but it worked well. i think next time i will keep the punches closer to the length of the round punch. you can also see i didnt quite beat the snow lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice work Mark, the longer punch will keep you more composed when punching hot. When using the short square punch a gloved hand is better than a burnt hand. Have fun in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House of D Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Mark, The tools should come in handy and the view is worth the discomfort. Good day. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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