HHIP 8600-0411 33 Piece Transfer Punch Set
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As they say, if you don't like it, you don't like it "You get what you pay for" is a saying that goes like this: "You get what you pay These were made for a fraction of the price of American-made versions, and it shows. The first time I used one, it fell tip first, a short distance of about 3 feet onto a concrete floor, severely blunting the tip. These haven't been hardened as much as a more expensive American-made version, and will wear out much faster. That being said, they are about a fifth of the price, so as I previously stated, you get less for your money. They'll last you years if you don't drop them and only hit them about 1/4 as hard as a center punch. If you use them gently just enough to make a mark visible for your center punch, they'll last you maybe three years. This assumes you're working with metal, such as steel. If you use them on softer objects, such as wood, they will last much longer, but I wouldn't hit them too hard, and if you're going to use them every day, buy American-made so you know they'll be hardened properly. The tips are extremely gentle. Also, don't set them down on their sides. duh.
I was blown away by HHIP's customer service. That's why I'd like to add my two cents to the review. Two years ago, I bought a punch set. After using them on a few occasions in my hobby projects, I began to notice that the prints on the stand were not very clear. I reached out to HHIP for assistance. They were quick to respond and offer a substitute. I consider this to be top-tier product support, comparable to that of much more expensive brands such as Woodpecker, Incra, Leevalley, Vertas, and so on. It demonstrated that HHIP fully supports their product, and it gives me great confidence in making future purchases from them. br>br>The punches themselves are accurate in size and have straight shafts. In my hobby projects, everything worked perfectly.
They appear to be of sufficient quality for the amount of time I intend to use them. They're at least as good as the ones from Hazzard Fraud, and the stand is exactly what I expected it to be. br>What I didn't expect was for Amazon's shipping department to roll the box from one truck to the next, knocking it off the loading dock in the process, or to let it roll around in the back of the truck while driving like Ricky Bobby between the warehouse and my house.
Note: I can't say for sure what happened to this package before it arrived at my house, but as you can see from the photos, both of the scenarios are plausible. conceivable br>The box appeared to have been tossed around a lot. Since Sunday, the stand has been bent in every direction. Repairing the stand or building a better one is well within my capabilities. As a result, I won't be returning the set. I just want other buyers to keep in mind that not all Amazon employees are strong enough to handle heavier items delicately, and this punch set is not light!.
This set was primarily intended for use with hard woods. as well as a lot of light metalwork If I'm working with metal, I'll use these tools to make a light mark and then finish with a regular center punch. I read a lot of customer reviews about how they tried to use these low-cost punches to mark steel and were disappointed with the results. At this price, you won't be able to get any decent hardened tools.
I always managed to do without, but looking back, it took a long time to either make a punch with a tit or a drill bushing. What a fool I was, wasting time that could have been spent doing something else. These SAVE TIME if you don't want to spend a penny. It's not Starrett, but it's also not $tarrett Price. Definitely good enough for a punch in the transfer box. br>br>I purchased both the Imperial (fractional) and Metric scales; both. I have no qualms. Make use of both of them.
Some of the punches work fine, while others lose their point almost immediately due to poor heat treatment. I understand that a light strike is all that's needed to mark the hole, and then I use a standard punch to enlarge it for drilling. The majority of the ones I've encountered have lost their point during the first or second light strike.
While the punches themselves are excellent, the case (or rack) is made of thin stamped sheet metal that appears to be extremely fragile; if I had to buy again, I would gladly pay more for a more durable rack - or, better yet, a case with a lid. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> If you want a nicer rack, check out the "Huot Drill Bit Stand," which is also available on Amazon. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> The set I received included a 17/32 size, but the Huot rack is better (wa wa wahhh) because there's no room for that size.
Given their low cost, they perform admirably. The holder is ridiculously ugly, but it does the job. The punches don't appear to be particularly powerful, but they do the job when needed around the house. In a professional heavy-lifting environment, I don't think I'd expect much life from them. make use of the setting.
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