Brass Drift Punch kits

[dmoses42]

So, I'm trying to build up my tool arsenal before I get really into the guts of restoring my Bronco, and I'm looking at getting a set of brass drift punches. In the past, I've just made do with whatever I have on hand, but I know there are times when a brass drift tool should be used so that's what I plan to do from here on. Are there any that are better than others? I'd like to get US made if possible. I guess really I'm just looking for a quality product at a reasonable price point with recommendations from people with hands-on experience. I've always trusted this site to not lead me wrong, so I'm certain y'all won't disappoint. Thanks ahead of time for your input.

Don

 

[JB Fab]

I typically just use brass barstock....
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/brass~/ultra-machinable-360-brass-rods-and-discs-7/

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/bronze~/

 

[dmoses42]

For some reason, I never even thought of that... Good idea!

 

[73azbronco]

I typically just use brass barstock....
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/brass~/ultra-machinable-360-brass-rods-and-discs-7/

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/bronze~/

This, I have a local metal supplu warhouse, ok, biggest in the state, I buy barstock from them. Still trying to figure out what I could use a 12 inch square block of stainless.

 

[Speedrdr]

I typically just use brass barstock....
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/brass~/ultra-machinable-360-brass-rods-and-discs-7/

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/brass/bronze~/

Dang! Using brass rods would have been way cheaper than the set I bought from Brownell’s for using on my firearms. Making a note to the files for this. ^^^^

Randy

 

[ntsqd]

If you want actual punches I have some steel punches made by Mayhew, and they make brass:

Punches & Chisels - Mayhew Steel Products

Mayhew punches and chisels are rugged and dependable, manufactured for use in a multitude of applications including masonry and metalworking.

mayhew.com

 

[dmoses42]

Cool, I'll check those out too.