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RE: Cutting Big Holes In Thin Metal - Rickabilly - 09-13-2012

(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 Thumbsup
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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

RE: Cutting Big Holes In Thin Metal - Micktoon - 09-13-2012

Quality rack there John, very neatWorthy:worthy and you now have to tool to make more Drool. Good that they fit direct into your draw too , will keep them nice and clean Big Grin
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