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Offline Pete49

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Optical punch
« on: August 31, 2012, 05:45:12 AM »
While I wait to get some more materials for a couple projects (hammer and a cutter & grinder) I knocked up this little helper for us old guys :old: Got the idea from a guys site but forgot which one  :facepalm:
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Offline smfr

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 06:50:45 AM »
Nice! I have a commercial version of this, and use it all the time. Great for getting the punch mark spot on!

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2012, 09:36:25 AM »
Good one! I've been threatening to make one for ages, but haven't got around to it
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Offline ironman123

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 02:52:34 PM »
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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2012, 06:42:38 PM »
Nice job, I'll have to have a go at one of those!
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Offline Jo

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2012, 06:48:14 PM »
Pete: You will be amazed how much you use your optical punch

Tel: What can I say an optical center punch is one of those gadgets that you really should have ;D

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Offline Pete49

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2012, 04:15:59 AM »
Jo only had it for a week but used it 4 times already. I thought it would be a once in a while use but am amazed at the versatility
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Offline steamer

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2012, 12:21:04 PM »
Nice one Pete!   I've never used one, I'll need to I think!

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Offline Tin Falcon

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Re: Optical punch
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2012, 07:28:10 PM »
I have two of them. I purchased a mark - on and  I like it . I ended up making a second one just because I could.

Poly carb is used in optics but IMHO easier to use Lucite for the lens poly carb just does not seem to be as easy to get the lens right.  cork for the bottom pad works better than rubber.
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