Bob Masta wrote:
On Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:01 -0400, Martin Riddle
wrote:

On Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:46:59 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote:

On Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:40:47 -0400, Martin Riddle
wrote:

On Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:18:23 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote:

I have a single-action sheet metal punch, punches holes from 3/32" to
9/32". I think I got it at Harbor Freight.

Whilst adding some extra holes to the frame of this work-bench I am
building I royally busted up my knuckles.

Is there a multi-action device out there that has real pressure
multiplication?

...Jim Thompson

Maybe the punch is not made for the guage your punching?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#hole-forming-punches/=jzp4dt

Cheers

Maybe I just need longer handles :-}

Reminds me of how I "assisted" a Craftsman end wrench many years ago
by adding on a piece of pipe (*). Bent the wrench, but got the
head-bolt loose. Took it back to Sears... the clerk smirked and
handed me a new one :-)

(*) I know, I know, I now own a rather long and sturdy torque wrench
but, when you're 22, who can afford one?

...Jim Thompson

Reminds me of when I lent a 18", 1/2" breaker bar to a friend.
I got it back bent, He still couldnt get the spindle nut off his bug.
He used no extraleverage other than himself

He was a avid weightlifter.

Cheers

Would that be the rear wheel spindle nut on an old VW
beetle? That sure brings back memories. I recall that they
used 200+ lbs of torque... way more than I weighed! I used
a 6' length of heavy pipe over a big monkey wrench and
stomped on it until it finally came loose.


I still have an "impact wrench" for removing those. You used a
sledgehammer for the "impact".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Dune-Buggy-36mm-Axle-Nut-Removal-Tool-/170929513609?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&ha sh=item27cc316489

Best regards,


Bob Masta

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