Which hollow punch set?

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Stakebed
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Which hollow punch set?

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Hello all,
So i need to get a hollow punch set to punch holes in my body block pads and frame welt eventually. Considering i never needed them till now and cant see an immediate need later on the harbor freight variety is the right price.

But they have 2 kinds: the standard hand style where you hit it with a hammer or the other style you use a drill.

Im leaning towards the drill but what are your guys' thoughts for those of you who have done this before?

Hand:
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-h ... -3838.html

Drill:
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-h ... 67030.html
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Rumbler
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Body Type: 82-A Stakebed
Model Year: 1928
Location: Central Illinois

Re: Which hollow punch set?

Post by Rumbler »

I have the hand/hammer style and it has worked good for everything I've asked of it so far (similar applications). I would think the drill version might be a little challenging to control the position and the material you are punching might twist along with the punch.
Bob C
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Re: Which hollow punch set?

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I have the hammer type also.
Lewisag1
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Re: Which hollow punch set?

Post by Lewisag1 »

I have a hammer set too. I used some that my grandfather had but it was incomplete and well worn. I purchased a nice set on Amazon. I have used it several times during my restoration. https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Hollow-Leath ... RG9K&psc=1
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