On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:21:00 -0800, Charlie E.
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

Many years ago, probably when Sears was more generous, my then brother
in law worked at an electric motor repair/rewind shop. They has
several 2" to 3" sockets that they used with a three foot 'cheater'
bar. About every third try, they would just bust the socket. Every
week or so, one of the guys was sent to Sear with the busted ones, and
came back with new ones. Those thing went for $30 to $50 dollars
apeice!

Charlie

Yep. The fine print now says not for commercial use.

...Jim Thompson
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