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Old 02-03-2018, 09:42 PM
Fasteddie Fasteddie is offline
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Default Dimple dies

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Originally Posted by sru_tx View Post
I think it depends on your plan of use.

I just bought a Harbor Freight version with a coupon for less the $80. My plan was to get some inexpensive dimple dies to pair with the die holes. I have since learned that the knockout dies are for pipe sizes, not tubing, and therefore the actual hole diameter is NOT same as the pipe "size". For example a 2" pipe knockout die is actually 2.4" diameter. There are few manufacturers of pipe-sized dimple dies and most are pricey relative the cost of the hole punch. I have yet to find tubing sized knockout die to punch dimple die-sized holes (1" 1.5" 2" etc)

I'm still on the fence whether I'm keeping the punch or not. Haven't even opened it.

YMMV.
Try SWAG offroad for the dimple dies. They have both types and are good for 3/16 steel with a warranty.
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