Thread: home made dome washer

Originally Posted by jumbojohnny

I agree. I have been searching for different dies and punches, but no luck. I would be interested in buying a custom punch for the this tool, especially if its punchin out complete domed washers!

Am thinking it would be pretty easy to do,we shall see

Originally Posted by jumbojohnny

I agree. I have been searching for different dies and punches, but no luck. I would be interested in buying a custom punch for the this tool, especially if its punchin out complete domed washers!

You can buy a cheapo set from HF and use a Dremel to grind the tit on a larger punch held in an electric drill.
The Roper punch mechanism is a lot more accurately made than the HF or other cheapos. It tends to be off center if the holes in it were bored a bit sloppy. The punch pine\s, that I have fit both equally. YMMV
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

You can buy a cheapo set from HF and use a Dremel to grind the tit on a larger punch held in an electric drill.
The Roper punch mechanism is a lot more accurately made than the HF or other cheapos. It tends to be off center if the holes in it were bored a bit sloppy. The punch pine\s, that I have fit both equally. YMMV
~Richard

Agreed Harbor Frt stuff is not the best,but I think to use as a test mule.just might work.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ld-school.html


Not sure if this is along the lines of what you guys are thinking. But I like mine pretty well.

Originally Posted by JackBeck

Thanks for posting this.
I went to my shop and dug out my old Whitney Punch.
This is a great idea and simple to do.
Look on ebay for a used Roper Whitney Punch No.5 Jr.

Jack Beck

Those are great punches.