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Merkava_4 · 01-15-2009, 06:50 PM

That's a Proto No. 41-1/4 center punch. It has a body diameter of 1/4 inches.

Is that the size punch you use or is yours larger?

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 07:04 PM

I would use a straight punch to remove the old one. just smaller that the hole, its hard to mess the removal up. But if you are going to brad the new one in, I think what you have in the pic will do ok.

Merkava_4 · 01-15-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snapmom

I think what you have in the pic will do ok.

I don't want to do just okay, I want to use the correct punch; which one do you use?

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 07:45 PM

I do not know if there is a correct one. I would start with a flat pin punch, to flaten the stub out, then finish with the punch you have pictured, but with a small hole, like 1/32 deep, just to help finish with the fill.

Merkava_4 · 01-15-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snapmom

I would start with a flat pin punch, to flatten the stub out,

Won't that take the dimple away that's used to hold the center punch?

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 08:08 PM

It may, but you can reset the dimple, its just depends on how far the new pin is up from flush. If its flush to start with I would use the punch in the photo just to help set it. If its longer than flush, you may want to file it down and use a flat punch first then the center punch to reset the dimple.

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 08:13 PM

What you want to do is have a flush fit, and make sure its not loose, where it will easily come out.

Merkava_4 · 01-15-2009, 08:16 PM

I just want to avoid having the dimple off center after the set. I'm fanatical about this stuff.

wrenchr · 01-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Just hammer it flat.

Merkava_4 · 01-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrenchr

Just hammer it flat.

I only have one shot at this and I don't want to screw it up.

wrenchr · 01-15-2009, 09:08 PM

You will not mess it up, grow a pair dude!!! lol

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 09:25 PM

If you mess it up, I will send you another one.

nordstar · 01-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Merkava_4,

what are you doing?

wantedabiggergarage · 01-15-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nordstar

Merkava_4,

what are you doing?

I think he's hitting on Snapmom, LOL.

snapmom · 01-15-2009, 10:48 PM

I woun't tell.

bchee · 01-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Listen to Snapmom, be patient, and do what it says on the dime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkava_4

Merkava_4 · 01-16-2009, 05:20 PM

That's the way it sits BEFORE being set.

I'm still too scared to strike it without knowing the correct punch to use.

krusty the clown · 01-16-2009, 05:28 PM

use your center punch! thats the tool to use........

Merkava_4 · 01-16-2009, 05:49 PM

But is it the right size center punch? The tip diameter is damn near the same diameter as the stem. It fits in the dimple of the stem beautifully though.

chad s · 01-16-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkava_4

But is it the right size center punch? The tip diameter is damn near the same diameter as the stem. It fits in the dimple of the stem beautifully though.

A center punch thats bigger than the stem of the lever may be best. As long as you go slowly, your not going to ruin anything. A larger center punch with the same taper as a small one will so the same work until you hammer it to far.

01-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
Merkava_4 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis, CA. Posts: 14,561	Paging Snapmom!! That's a Proto No. 41-1/4 center punch. It has a body diameter of 1/4 inches. Is that the size punch you use or is yours larger?

01-15-2009, 07:04 PM	#2
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! I would use a straight punch to remove the old one. just smaller that the hole, its hard to mess the removal up. But if you are going to brad the new one in, I think what you have in the pic will do ok.

01-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#4
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! I do not know if there is a correct one. I would start with a flat pin punch, to flaten the stub out, then finish with the punch you have pictured, but with a small hole, like 1/32 deep, just to help finish with the fill.

01-15-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! It may, but you can reset the dimple, its just depends on how far the new pin is up from flush. If its flush to start with I would use the punch in the photo just to help set it. If its longer than flush, you may want to file it down and use a flat punch first then the center punch to reset the dimple.

01-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! What you want to do is have a flush fit, and make sure its not loose, where it will easily come out.

01-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#8
Merkava_4 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis, CA. Posts: 14,561	Re: Paging Snapmom!! I just want to avoid having the dimple off center after the set. I'm fanatical about this stuff.

01-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
wrenchr Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,471	Re: Paging Snapmom!! Just hammer it flat. __________________ The colossal prick even managed to sound magnanimous.

01-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#11
wrenchr Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,471	Re: Paging Snapmom!! You will not mess it up, grow a pair dude!!! lol __________________ The colossal prick even managed to sound magnanimous.

01-15-2009, 09:25 PM	#12
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! If you mess it up, I will send you another one.

01-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
nordstar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 256	Re: Paging Snapmom!! Merkava_4, what are you doing?

01-15-2009, 10:48 PM	#15
snapmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,576	Re: Paging Snapmom!! I woun't tell.

01-16-2009, 05:20 PM	#17
Merkava_4 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis, CA. Posts: 14,561	Re: Paging Snapmom!! That's the way it sits BEFORE being set. I'm still too scared to strike it without knowing the correct punch to use.

01-16-2009, 05:28 PM	#18
krusty the clown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: niangua, mo Posts: 7,535	Re: Paging Snapmom!! use your center punch! thats the tool to use........ __________________ DEGENERATE Main Entry: 1de·gen·er·ate Pronunciation: \di-ˈjen-rət, -ˈje-nə-, dē-\ Date: 15th century 1 a : having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state b : having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially : having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state c : degraded 2

01-16-2009, 05:49 PM	#19
Merkava_4 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis, CA. Posts: 14,561	Re: Paging Snapmom!! But is it the right size center punch? The tip diameter is damn near the same diameter as the stem. It fits in the dimple of the stem beautifully though.

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