Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter

awsmith4 · 08-24-2010, 08:44 AM

This may have been covered before but I couldn't find it. My stepfather has expressed many times how he would like a larger punch. Mikhail (Brian) had sent me some .45 shell casings that are about the perfect size but with the brass being soft and my unskilled hands I could not create a sharp enough edge.

So does anyone know where to find larger punch cutters?

FYI - he smokes mostly 54-60 rg cigars

08-24-2010, 08:53 AM

We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

awsmith4 · 08-24-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

Thanks brother, just let me know how much!

d'am · 08-24-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

If it's publicly available, would you share the name with us? I'd love to find something that can punch a robusto once and open up a great draw.

SmokeyJoe · 08-24-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

"So shines a good deed in a weary world."

I would bump your rep if I didn't have to spread some around first.

08-24-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d'am

If it's publicly available, would you share the name with us? I'd love to find something that can punch a robusto once and open up a great draw.

It does not have a name, it's some off brand. I'll gladly share the details when I have them.

Krish the Fish · 08-24-2010, 03:46 PM

Check out the Xikar Xi009 punch. It's a bigger punch than I've seen around, and it was sharp! Plus, xikar's warranty.

awsmith4 · 08-24-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Krish the Fish

Check out the Xikar Xi009 punch. It's a bigger punch than I've seen around, and it was sharp! Plus, xikar's warranty.

I saw it and I agree its big enough...for what I smoke. But when you smoke a steady diet of 6x60s I guess you want even larger.

JaKaacH · 08-25-2010, 09:07 PM

I have done two punches that overlap some. You end up with a figure eight looking hole.

NCRadioMan · 08-25-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

Yeah, we have some of those too. Big suckers.

Should be exactly what you are looking for Albert.

boom · 08-25-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awsmith4

This may have been covered before but I couldn't find it. My stepfather has expressed many times how he would like a larger punch. Mikhail (Brian) had sent me some .45 shell casings that are about the perfect size but with the brass being soft and my unskilled hands I could not create a sharp enough edge.

So does anyone know where to find larger punch cutters?

FYI - he smokes mostly 54-60 rg cigars

I have sharpened the shell casing....my only worry is how long will it remain sharp.....

CasaDooley · 08-25-2010, 10:10 PM

This is the biggest punch I have found at 12mm and after more then 5 years it is still extremely sharp.
http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/index.php?cPath=129_456

SvilleKid · 08-25-2010, 10:23 PM

I've never made a punch from a .45, but have half a dozen from .270 and .30-06 rifle rounds. I found that these work best when the edge is well sharpened, but which still leaves a slightly saw-toothed edge. The secret to using them in this state is to gently rotate the punch back and forth, verses using as a pure punch. This consistently produces a clean cut for me, never had one tear the wrapper. I have a set of cheap jeweler files that allow me to sharpen the inside edge once I get the outside edge to the shape/sharpness I want. You are right that you will never get the soft brass sharp enough to use as a punch. But modifying your punch technique to what basically amounts to a hole saw style should give you desirable results. The longer rifle casings do make it easier to twirl the casing back and forth than with shorter pistol rounds. I also find that punching the primer out can give you a good route to push the plugs back out. Then, buff the casing to a luster, and clear-coat with clear Krylon. Keeps the casing from tarnishing.

If you want, PM me for my addy, send me a few spent casings, and I'll try my hand at making some up for you.

NCRadioMan · 08-25-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

This is the biggest punch I have found at 12mm and after more then 5 years it is still extremely sharp.
http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/index.php?cPath=129_456

That's the one! Solingen steel will keep an edge for a long time.

awsmith4 · 08-26-2010, 09:12 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! At $6 I'll probably order him a few.

And Cliff, next time I go to the range I'll take my rifle too and send you some casings. I'll PM you when I get a chance to go, thanks for the offer!

08-26-2010, 04:26 PM

If you know anyone who reloads their own ammunition, they probably have a case reamer to clean burrs from the mouth of the cases prior to reloading, especially after trimming the length of rifle cases. I've never tried it but I think, with a little patience, you could use such a reamer to sharpen that .45 case for that purpose.

08-31-2010, 02:10 PM

That is the punch we HAD in stock.

I meant to update last week that we were out.

Sorry.

awsmith4 · 10-06-2010, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

This is the biggest punch I have found at 12mm and after more then 5 years it is still extremely sharp.
http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/index.php?cPath=129_456

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

That is the punch we HAD in stock.

I meant to update last week that we were out.

Sorry.

Well it looks like now a lot of folks are out of stock, I screwed around and didn't order one now I can't find one.

Anyone know another source for them???

Don Fernando · 10-06-2010, 07:18 AM

I have a punch with 2 different sizes, I'll bring it to EPIC Albert, if you like it, it's yours

McSmokey · 10-06-2010, 08:46 AM

I don't know what the size of the other punch was (didn't see it before the website said none available), but this one punches a 28RG hole in the cigar.

http://www.cigarextras.com/xikarstai...forcigars.aspx

08-24-2010, 08:44 AM	#1
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter This may have been covered before but I couldn't find it. My stepfather has expressed many times how he would like a larger punch. Mikhail (Brian) had sent me some .45 shell casings that are about the perfect size but with the brass being soft and my unskilled hands I could not create a sharp enough edge. So does anyone know where to find larger punch cutters? FYI - he smokes mostly 54-60 rg cigars __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops Last edited by awsmith4; 08-24-2010 at 08:50 AM.

08-24-2010, 08:53 AM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter We have a BIG one at our shop. I'll check about them on Thursday and I can drop one in the mail for you. I think it's designed for about a 55.

08-24-2010, 03:46 PM	#7
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter Check out the Xikar Xi009 punch. It's a bigger punch than I've seen around, and it was sharp! Plus, xikar's warranty.

08-25-2010, 09:07 PM	#9
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter I have done two punches that overlap some. You end up with a figure eight looking hole. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

08-25-2010, 10:10 PM	#12
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter This is the biggest punch I have found at 12mm and after more then 5 years it is still extremely sharp. http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/index.php?cPath=129_456 __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

08-25-2010, 10:23 PM	#13
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter I've never made a punch from a .45, but have half a dozen from .270 and .30-06 rifle rounds. I found that these work best when the edge is well sharpened, but which still leaves a slightly saw-toothed edge. The secret to using them in this state is to gently rotate the punch back and forth, verses using as a pure punch. This consistently produces a clean cut for me, never had one tear the wrapper. I have a set of cheap jeweler files that allow me to sharpen the inside edge once I get the outside edge to the shape/sharpness I want. You are right that you will never get the soft brass sharp enough to use as a punch. But modifying your punch technique to what basically amounts to a hole saw style should give you desirable results. The longer rifle casings do make it easier to twirl the casing back and forth than with shorter pistol rounds. I also find that punching the primer out can give you a good route to push the plugs back out. Then, buff the casing to a luster, and clear-coat with clear Krylon. Keeps the casing from tarnishing. If you want, PM me for my addy, send me a few spent casings, and I'll try my hand at making some up for you. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-26-2010, 09:12 AM	#15
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter Thanks for all the info guys! At $6 I'll probably order him a few. And Cliff, next time I go to the range I'll take my rifle too and send you some casings. I'll PM you when I get a chance to go, thanks for the offer! __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#16
lawman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter If you know anyone who reloads their own ammunition, they probably have a case reamer to clean burrs from the mouth of the cases prior to reloading, especially after trimming the length of rifle cases. I've never tried it but I think, with a little patience, you could use such a reamer to sharpen that .45 case for that purpose.

08-31-2010, 02:10 PM	#17
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter That is the punch we HAD in stock. I meant to update last week that we were out. Sorry.

10-06-2010, 07:18 AM	#19
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter I have a punch with 2 different sizes, I'll bring it to EPIC Albert, if you like it, it's yours __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-06-2010, 08:46 AM	#20
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Large Ring Gauge Punch Cutter I don't know what the size of the other punch was (didn't see it before the website said none available), but this one punches a 28RG hole in the cigar. http://www.cigarextras.com/xikarstai...forcigars.aspx __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill