Thread: Transfer punches.

Where i work we have holes larger than 1/2" that need copied onto other plates. Most guys in the shop have the set of transfer punches that range from tiny to 1/2". So i have a box of these little bits of 1" round in my scrapbox and i drill them 1/4" and point the one end to a 45* angle. Takes a few minutes and i pass them out at work to my mates. Just put the tapered end in a hole and hit the transfer punch lightly and wolla a centered hole. Just thought i would pass this along. The larger one with the side hole was cut off an old handle and i thought it looked cool with the rash on the side so i left it...Bob

Excellent idea Bob, thanks for posting that. I use the transfer punches you mentioned, the trouble is both metric and imperial sizes are needed. I think your tool would be excellent for general work. The only issue I can see is that when using it on thicker work, if it wasn't held precisely perpendicular the punch mark wouldn't be in the correct location. However I still think your little widget would be perfect for 99% of work.

One thing I would like more sizes of are transfer screws (used to transfer blind holes), so if you wouldn't mind coming up with a solution to that so I don't need to make or buy a whole heap of different sizes that would be terrific

Pete

Nice one Bob

Stuart

there great . you know on occasions ive used a hole saw to do the same thing with the drill part only sticking out a little past the hole saw. this method is a little rough. i think ill make one just like yours.
thanks aaron.

All

Use a piece of plate steel or sleeve bored to the correct diameter as a holder to keep the coned centre perpendicular.

JohnQ

Hi Bob,

That's a clever idea, the best ideas are often the simplest

Regards
Ray