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  • 15 August 2014 at 21:14 #160812
    JimmieS
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      @jimmies

      Does anyone know where I can buy individual 1/4" or 6mm letter and number punches suitable for use on mild steel?

      Many thanks

      Jim

      15 August 2014 at 21:14 #7270
      JimmieS
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        15 August 2014 at 21:47 #160817
        Howard Lewis
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          @howardlewis46836

          The name that springs to mind for letter and number punches is Pryors, IF they are still trading.

          Have you looked at Cromwell Tools catalogue? Probably relatively expensive, but they are supplying industry for heavy duty use.

          Ditto for Buck and Hickman.

          Does it have to be stamped? If not, you can buy a hand held engraving tool fairly cheaply, (Aldi or Lidl offer them from time to time) or again try the firms mentioned above, as well as some of our M.E.suppliers.

          Howard

          15 August 2014 at 21:51 #160818
          John Burridge
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            @johnburridge26484

            Hi Jim,

            Pryors are still trading,here is a link

            http://www.pryormarking.com/marking-products/manual-and-press-marking/hand-stamps/pryor-reverse-punches.html

            I hope this helps

            John

            15 August 2014 at 21:52 #160819
            JimmieS
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              @jimmies

              Hi Howard and John

              Many thanks. Sadly it has to be stamped. Will contact the firms mentioned.

              Jim

              Edited By JimmieS on 15/08/2014 21:53:13

              15 August 2014 at 21:59 #160820
              Oompa Lumpa
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                @oompalumpa34302

                If you need a special or "one off" Nick here has made them for me in the past at not a lot of money: http://www.magic9designltd.com/stamping-marking-and-pyrography
                might be worth an ask if you only want one or two.

                graham.

                Edited By Oompa Lumpa on 15/08/2014 22:01:03

                15 August 2014 at 22:01 #160822
                JohnF
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                  @johnf59703

                  Jim, Pryor are top quality and if you have a lot of use I would go for these but if it's more occasional use look at the link below to Arc, now I don't have any experience of this product but Arc products are usually very good and I have seen these in the flesh and they do look excellent quality.

                  My 2d 'th John

                  http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Stamping-Sets#Letter-and-Number-Stamping-Sets

                  15 August 2014 at 22:01 #160823
                  JimmieS
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                    @jimmies

                    Thanks Graham and John

                    Edited By JimmieS on 15/08/2014 22:03:22

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