fatfingers Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I've made a few bait with lips from stainless, but drilling the holes to secure the lips is too hard with a drill. The drill bit walks off the pilot mark and its like trying to drill a hole in a stainless steel knife; it can be done but it ain't fun. On the other hand, I like the look of a bait with a stainless lip and because it is thinner than polycarbonate, stainless can impart excellent vibration and it takes a beating. I know there are small punch devices but I'm not a tool guy. What should I look for and how much should I expect to spend? Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Grizzly makes a nice hand held punch for doing holes. Comes with several different sized dies. Bought one last year for punching holes in stainless for lips. Works great. Under $30. Jigman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweiss4428 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 use a punch, and a GOOD drill bit with a pin point on it. see how dead center on that tip is a little point? that should help you get started without the drill walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black talon Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Vince, get yourself a center punch. they are spring loaded rock out with my plug out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone fishin Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 nail point drill = wood. stainless will grind the point & spurs off in one pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince C Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I think Harbor freight had a punch out tool for $50 with different heads I pray that I may live to fish....... Until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net And peacefully asleep That in His mercy I be judged Big enough to keep."The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts his tactics" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Hunter Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hey FF, before I got my metal punch from Harbor Freight ($25.00), i just used a regular punch and a hammer and made a shallow divot where the hole would be then drilled it out, this kept the small drill bit from wandering. hope that helps! Tom p.s., if you buy the harbor freight metal hole punch, it is a deep throat, so you will have to grind the front a bit so the lips fit. Be the chimp, not the frog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 That drill won't last but a hole or 2, IMO. what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technologist Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 nail point drill = wood. stainless will grind the point & spurs off in one pass. You are right a brad point drill bit is for wood! Time is the best teacher, but unfortunately it will kill it's pupil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince C Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 this is the one from HF Punches holes in sheet metal, aluminum, and brass as thick as 11 gauge. Hole sizes: 1/8'', 3/16'', 1/4'', 5/16'', 3/8'', 7/16'' Throat depth: 3-1/4'' Jaw opening: 2-1/8'' Depth adjustment scale: 1/4'' 'to 3'' in 1/4'' increments Hole diameter and gauges: 1/8'' up to 11 gauge, 3/16'' up to 14 gauge, 7/16'' up to 20 gauge; Tool weight: 6 lbs. ITEM 91510-0VGA $24.99 I pray that I may live to fish....... Until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net And peacefully asleep That in His mercy I be judged Big enough to keep."The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts his tactics" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks, you guys. I did try metal bit s and I was able to set a decent pilot and get a bit through the stuff, but it was time consuming and just a hassle in general. I'm going to go the HF punch route as suggested. Thanks again for all the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 That HF one likes identical to the Grizzly one that I got. Jigman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
197esmer Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Roper-Whitney Inc. Punch No. 5 jr, Purchased mine 30+yrs ago still works like new. Look for it at a local quality tool / industrial supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweiss4428 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 my mistake gents, although I'm pretty sure I do have some ones like that for metal in teh basement somewhere. either way, I stand corrected, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 no biggie. I am usually wrong at least once everyday. I have been working with stainless for 30 years so i have a little inside info. what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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