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Posted: 12/30/2011 12:56:36 PM EDT
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Brownells and Midway both have assorted Brass and Steel punch sets.
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Posted: 12/30/2011 1:02:38 PM EDT
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With the smaller punches you are on a steep ridgeline ballanceing between hardness and strength.
A bit too hard and any side force snapps it like a piece of ice and a bit too soft and it bends like a noodle I use a lyman set that I got from Midway but I bend and snap them easily |
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Posted: 12/30/2011 1:09:22 PM EDT
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I built 10 ARs with a single Craftsman set that remains in use. I would suggest getting a smaller hammer.
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Posted: 12/30/2011 4:22:56 PM EDT
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I built 10 ARs with a single Craftsman set that remains in use. I would suggest getting a smaller hammer. It's definitely not the hammer I've been using a small plastic head mallet. I mean that thing is tiny. The Craftsmen set lasted me the longest. I've not broken anything...yet, but I've bent tons. I picked up two at a gun show recently and they were both shot within a week. |
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Posted: 12/30/2011 10:12:46 PM EDT
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I have been using my Brownell’s roll pin punch set for more than 20 years with no breaks or bends.
They also have a ‘starter’ set that has short tips that should be more resistant to breaking or bending. |
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Posted: 1/4/2012 7:14:24 AM EDT
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I think its your technique bro.. Always hit those punches square and plumb don't hack on them..
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Posted: 1/4/2012 1:35:05 PM EDT
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My Brownells' punches are still going strong. I did bend the 1/16th roll pin holder.
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