Hole Punch & Washer Maker

[rdean]

Several of my past projects required the use of round shims or washers and I usually didn't have the correct size so I made this.
It will punch holes from 1/4" to 1" in diameter and make washers of many sizes.

Made from scrap bin steel with no hardening.

The adapter in the lower right side of the picture is used to center an existing hole in a larger hole size punch in order to make washers. I use my shop press to punch the holes.



The capacity is about 0.100 in aluminum and 0.040 in steel.

The box was made from redwood I think.


Thanks for looking
Ray

Now to buy some shim stock.

 

[Uglydog]

Cool!
What did you make the dies out of?
Are they hardened?

Daryl
MN

 

[kvt]

That is real nice, I always have the wrong size from what I need, But first I need to get or make me a press to use something like that, (instead of borrowing someone else's)
Another project for the list. The box looks real nice also.

 

[rdean]

The steel is from the scrap bin and I don't know what it is. They are not hardened but show no wear after some use.
Probably won't be making a big number of washers to worry about.

Thanks All
Ray

 

[kd4gij]

Nice job. I made one similar and used hardened dowel pins for punches.

 

[great white]

Very nice.

Washers and shims are something I'm always digging for too.

I may have to make a punch like yours now!

 

[coolidge]

Bravo nicely done!

 

[Firestopper]

Very nice indeed!

 

[Micke S]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

 

[FOMOGO]

Just for reference, how big is your press? Nice build and the storage box is great. Did you use your mill for that or standard router? Mike